📍 Where this dish comes from: Varanasi · Ghats of the Ganges
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Mango lassi is the drink that broke the Western world’s resistance to Indian food — thick, cold, sweet, and faintly sour. Real mango is too high in sugar for keto; this version uses mango extract and turmeric to achieve the color and flavor without the fructose load. Each sip carries the bright, tropical sunshine of mango and warm turmeric in a combination that is creamy, sweet, tangy, and refreshing in a way that instantly transports you to a bustling, fragrant Indian market in summer.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup full-fat cream
- 1 tsp mango extract or 2 tsp mango powder (no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp erythritol
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 pinch turmeric (for golden color)
- Ice cubes
- 1 pinch saffron to garnish
Instructions
- Blend yogurt, cream, mango extract, sweetener, and cardamom.
- Add turmeric for color.
- Add ice and blend until frothy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with saffron strands and a sprinkle of cardamom.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 235kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g
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Health Benefits
- Full-fat Greek yogurt provides probiotics studied for their potential role in gut microbiome diversity.
- Turmeric provides curcumin, which is fat-soluble and therefore more bioavailable in this fat-rich drink.
- Cardamom has traditionally been used to support digestion for centuries.