Traditional Mango Lassi flavored with a hint of cardamom, saffron and layered with freshly-sliced strawberries, served in shot glasses for an elegant presentation.
Author: Mansi Desai
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
1 cup yogurt
½ cup milk
1 fresh mango
1-2 tbsp sugar (as needed)
3-4 strands of saffron
a pinch of cardamom powder
4 medium-sized strawberries, sliced
mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
Skin the Mango and remove its juice, or cut into big chunks, discarding the pit from the middle.
Take 1 tbsp milk, warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds, then add the saffron strands to it, letting them soak until they bleed color.
Blend the yogurt, mango puree, sugar, milk and cardamom powder in a food processor to make a smooth lassi, of smoothie consistency.
Add the saffron-milk to the Lassi and give a stir so it gets a nice orange color.
Slice the strawberries and layer them on the edges of 4 shot glasses, or small serving glasses. Gently pour the Mango Lassi in the glasses, taking care not to cover the strawberries, so a bit of red peaks out from the sides.
Add a sprig of mint on the top to garnish, then serve immediately, or place in the refrigerator and assemble when ready to serve.
Recipe by Fun and Food Cafe at https://www.funandfoodcafe.com/mango-lassi-strawberry-shots/