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What is mango lassi?
Mango lassi is a thick, chilled drink of yogurt blended with sweet mango pulp. It is creamy, cooling and tastes like a milkshake that cares about your digestion.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Base
Yogurt
Flavour
Mango pulp
Texture
Thick, smooth
Origin of lassi
Punjab
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What is lassi?
Lassi is a yogurt drink from Punjab, made by blending yogurt with water or milk. The classic versions are sweet or salted, sometimes with cardamom or rose, and it is a staple of summer and of heavy meals.
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What makes it mango lassi
The sweet fruit version blends yogurt with ripe mango pulp and sugar, creating a smooth, golden drink with a gentle tang from the yogurt. Many recipes add a pinch of cardamom, and it is served very cold.
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Mango lassi vs a smoothie
A smoothie leans on ice and fruit. Lassi leans on yogurt, which makes it creamier, tangier and a little thicker. The yogurt gives it a clean finish that balances the sweetness of the mango.
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When to drink it
Mango lassi is both a drink and a cooling side. It works well with spicy food, because the dairy calms the heat. It is also a popular dessert replacement after a meal.
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Mango lassi at Tapri Chai
Our Mango Lassi is a sweet and creamy blended drink made with mango pulp, $5.99 in the Thanda / Banta section. Order it with Pani Puri ($9.99) or Chole Puri ($13.99). We are at 200 Kennevale Dr in Barrhaven, Ottawa.
Questions, answered.
What is mango lassi made of?
Yogurt, mango pulp and sweetener, blended until smooth and served cold. Cardamom is a common addition.
Is mango lassi sweet?
Yes, though the yogurt adds a gentle tang. It is sweet and creamy rather than sugary.
Does mango lassi help with spicy food?
Dairy helps calm chilli heat, so a lassi alongside spicy food can be more soothing than water.
Is mango lassi vegetarian?
Yes. It is made from yogurt and fruit. Everything at Tapri Chai is vegetarian.
How much is mango lassi at Tapri Chai?
Mango Lassi is $5.99 CAD.
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.