Mango Lassi Homemade Popsicles
What could be more satisfying than a Mango Lassi? These Mango Lassi Homemade Popsicles are just right for beating the summer heat!
On a sweltering summer evening in Hyderabad, India I walked out of a school compound and into a rickshaw. With my limited knowledge of Hindi, I asked the driver to take a friend and I to a nearby restaurant.
As we swerved in and out of buses–passing bikers, stray cows, and street venders–I tried to savor the moment of nightlife in India.
The air was thick and sultry. The buildings on either side of the road were strung with colorful paper garland, tinsel, and lights. I could hear the frantic sound of high pitched crooning over furious drum beats, drowning out the sounds of laughter and arguing in the the distance. I breathed in rich spices in the steamy air, wafting from a nearby market.
This was a beautiful moment.
I don’t remember what I ordered for dinner that night, but I remember the ride. I also remember the warm buttered naan, and that the Mango Lassi was exceptional.
If you ask my children what my favorite fruit is, they will tell you with resounding force that “Mommy loves mangoes.”
The creamy-smooth texture and the buttery-tart flavor sends me into a euphoric state.
Therefore there could be no better treat in my mind, than one that involves sweet ripe mangoes and the flavors of India that I’ve grown to love.
A Mango Lassi is just that: mangoes, yogurt, sugar, and a touch of spice. Most mango lassi recipes include a little ginger, cardamom or clove.
These Mango Lassi Homemade Popsicles are the the essence of a mango lassi… on a stick!
When creating homemade popsicles, it’s essential to intensify the flavor, because the cold temperature desensitizes our taste buds. This mango lassi recipe is powerful. It’s extremely sweet, creamy and loaded with mangoes, so that the mango lassi flavor shines through when frozen. I covered the bottoms with chopped pistachios for a little salty contrast.
I’m quite pleased with my Mango Lassi Homemade Popsicles. If I close my eyes, they take me straight back to India.
More Flavors of India:
Butter Chicken ~ Closet Cooking
Chapatis ~ Savvy Vegetarian
Hyderabad Biryani ~ Collaborative Curry
Mango Lassi Homemade Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup Greek yogurt very thick
- 11.3 ounces mango nectar concentrate
- 1 ripe mango peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Pour the all ingredients, minus the pistachios, into a blender. Cover and blend until mostly smooth. Pour into twelve 3-ounce popsicle molds, or small paper cups.
- Freeze for one hour. Then push a popsicle stick into the center of each pop, sprinkle with pistachios, and press gently.
- Place back in the freezer until solid. To loosen, place the mold up-side-down under warm running tap water.
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These look gorgeous– not to mention delicious! I recently posted a recipe for “Mango Lassi Muffins” (and also added greek yogurt and a sprinkling of pistachios : ), but these take the cake! (…or rather, the popsicle!)
These almost look to pretty to eat. Emphasis on the word “almost.” I’m sure I could find a way. Yumm!
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I love mango lassi! I seriously can’t wait to try these out! :D
Mangoes remind me of my mom – she’s crazy for them. Your popsicles are so pretty – I love the pistachios, so perfect and pretty!
These popsicles sound so refreshing and I’m so intrigued by the combination of flavors! I’m featuring this post in today’s Food Fetish Friday (with a link-back and attribution). I hope you have no objections and I love the inspiration I get from your food…
Oh Sommer I so wish I had one of these for dessert tonight! Looks so refreshing!!!
Sommer those look seriously refreshing!
I have tried over the years to eat yogurt, but alas, it’s not for me. I swoon at the amazing variety of flavours my family enjoy and just wish my taste-buds would change !! These creamy delights just might be my answer ! I love mangoes, and all Indian food [I do manage to put some yogurt in my curry]. Thank you for this mouthwatering recipe….I may get to enjoy the benefits of yogurt after all !
oh wow! so creative! Bookmarked girl!
really beautiful- fun way to lop up those succulent mangoes
Wow these look amazing, what an experience!
These popsicles look amazing! So perfect for a hot summer day…yum!
I am so craving this right now. And they look so pretty with the colorful pistachios on the bottom!
Gorgeous popsicles!! I love the spices too, it’s like warm and cooling all at the same time.
Absolutely beautiful, Sommer! Those popsicles look very refreshing and love the popsicle mold! So cute :)
Hugs <3
Ohhhhh girl! Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits and I LOVE them with yogurt! Your popsicles are creative and hit the spot on a warm day. I love how guilt-free they are too! And the pistachios… ::sigh:: brilliant :)