Mango Lassi

• 2 c. fresh mango, diced, plus more for garnish
• zest of 1 lime
• 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 to 4 tbsp. The Fresh Market Coconut Palm Sugar (adjust sugar depending on mango’s natural sweetness)
• ½ tsp. ground cardamom
• pinch of fine salt
• 2 c. whole milk yogurt
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 c. ice cubes, or to your taste
• mint leaves, for garnish
• thinly sliced lime, for garnish

Combine the mango and next 5 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add yogurt and water and blend again. Add ice cubes (more ice if you like a thicker shake and less ice for a thinner consistency) and blend until smooth. Pour shake into glasses and garnish with mint, cubed mango, and lime, if desired.

Cook’s note: This is an easy recipe to adjust with ingredient substitutions. Experiment with flavor profiles and find the lassi that suits you. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

1. Sweeteners – any sweetener will work, from honey to stevia or agave

2. Yogurt alternatives – coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, cashew yogurt

3. Lime alternatives – any citrus from orange to lemon or grapefruit can be substituted

4. Cardamom alternatives – India is full of spice, so there are lots of possible substitutions. Try one spice or a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, or pumpkin pie spice. For a more savory taste, try a pinch of saffron threads, ground cumin, or turmeric.

5. Additions – If you want an even more tropical taste, add pineapple or coconut when blending the mango. Be sure to adjust your yogurt measurements to have equal parts fruit and yogurt.