What is inside
What is inside Mango Lassi?
Mango Lassi is a chilled blend of yogurt and mango pulp. Here is what is inside it, layer by layer, and why each one is there.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Layers
5 in all
Key ingredient
Mango pulp
Heat
None
Served
Cold, in a glass
The 5 layers of Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi is built from 5 parts. They are listed in the order you meet them, and the numbers match the diagram.
The yogurt
Thick, plain yogurt that gives the drink its creamy body and gentle tang.
The mango
Ripe mango pulp, usually canned Alphonso or Kesar, or fresh mango, for sweetness and colour.
The sweetener
A little sugar or honey, only if the mango is not sweet enough.
The liquid
A splash of cold milk or water to loosen the mixture to a drinkable thickness.
The flavour
A pinch of cardamom, and sometimes crushed ice, for fragrance and chill.
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What it is made of
Mango lassi has only a few ingredients, so the quality of the yogurt and the mango matters. Thick yogurt makes a creamy drink, and sweet mango pulp makes it taste like fruit.
- Plain yogurt
- Mango pulp
- Milk or water
- Sugar or honey
- Cardamom
- Ice
02
How the layers work together
Sweet, creamy and tangy, with the strong fragrance of ripe mango. The yogurt balances the sweetness, so it tastes refreshing rather than heavy, and it cools the palate after spicy food.
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Where it comes from
Lassi is a yogurt drink from Punjab, and the fruit version, especially mango, became popular in Indian restaurants around the world. Many Canadians first try it in an Indian restaurant.
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Variations and other names
Lassi comes in several styles:
- Sweet lassi: sugar and a little cardamom, no fruit.
- Salted lassi: yogurt with salt and roasted cumin.
- Rose lassi: flavoured with rose syrup.
- Banana or strawberry lassi: other fruit versions.
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How to eat it
Drink it cold, slowly, with a straw. It works well alongside spicy dishes, because the dairy calms the heat.
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Mango Lassi at Tapri Chai
Mango Lassi is $5.99 CAD on our menu. We make it in a 100% vegetarian kitchen at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
What is Mango Lassi made of?
Mango Lassi is made of plain yogurt, mango pulp, milk or water, sugar or honey, cardamom and ice.
How many layers does Mango Lassi have?
Traditionally 5: the yogurt, the mango, the sweetener, the liquid and the flavour.
Is Mango Lassi vegetarian?
Yes. The traditional recipe is vegetarian, and every dish at Tapri Chai is vegetarian.
Is Mango Lassi spicy?
It is not spicy at all. It is a cooling drink.
Where can I try Mango Lassi in Ottawa?
At Tapri Chai, 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa. Mango Lassi is $5.99 CAD on our menu.
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.