Make it at home
How to make Mango Lassi at home.
Mango Lassi takes 5 minutes and serves 2. This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Time
5 minutes
Serves
2
Skill
Easy
Method
Blend
What you need
Quantities serve 2. Canned mango pulp gives the most reliable flavour.
- 1 cup thick plain yogurt
- 1 cup mango pulp (canned) or 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup cold milk or water
- 1 to 2 tbsp sugar or honey, to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- A handful of ice cubes
Step by step
Everything goes into the blender at once.
Combine
Add the yogurt, mango pulp, milk, sugar and cardamom to a blender.
Blend
Blend for 30 to 40 seconds, until completely smooth.
Taste
Taste and adjust. Add more sugar if the mango is tart, or more milk if it is too thick.
Chill
Add the ice and blend briefly, or pour over ice in glasses.
Serve
Serve cold, with a pinch of cardamom on top.
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Tips for a better result
Quality ingredients matter here.
- Use thick, full-fat yogurt. Thin yogurt makes a watery lassi.
- Chill everything before blending for the best texture.
- Sweeten gradually, since canned pulp is often already sweet.
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Mistakes to avoid
Common mistakes:
- Using sweetened flavoured yogurt, which makes it too sweet.
- Adding too much ice, which dilutes it.
- Using unripe mango, which tastes sour.
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Shopping for it in Canada
Mango pulp is the key ingredient.
- Mango pulp: canned Alphonso or Kesar pulp from Indian grocers is the best option.
- Fresh mango: ripe ones are sold in supermarkets, but quality varies.
- Frozen mango chunks: a good option out of season.
- Yogurt: plain, full-fat Balkan-style or Greek yogurt thinned with milk.
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Or let us make it
It is easy at home, but a good mango lassi depends on the right canned pulp and very cold ingredients. Mango Lassi is $5.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Mango Lassi take to make?
About 5 minutes from start to finish for 2.
Can I make Mango Lassi ahead of time?
Blend it and chill it for up to a day. Stir before serving.
Can I use Greek yogurt?
Yes. Thin it with a little extra milk or water, because Greek yogurt is thicker than the yogurt used in India.
What do I serve with Mango Lassi?
Spicy food such as pani puri, chole puri or parathas.
Where can I order Mango Lassi in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Mango Lassi is $5.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.