Mango Lassi

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With the onset on Summer......one can see the Mela of mangoes here in the market.....street side .....and Super Bazars. With the arrival of the mango season, it's time to indulge oneself in trying out different varieties one can prepare with this wonder fruit. Mango is known as the king of fruits and the mango season lasts from mid march to may end.

There are many varieties of mangoes available in india but the best mangoes are of alphonso variety and they are the most juicy, delicious and also the most expensive.Mostly they are exported and are grown in Maharashta, Gujarat and Konkan belt. So try to look for and try alphonso mangoes whenever you make a sweet mango recipe !!!

In the Hindu mythology mango is known as "food of the Gods". Mango is popular throughout the world.The fragrant sweetness, rich flavour and succulent texture of this magical fruit is highly seductive. There are lot of dishes that can be made from mangoes like milk shakes, juices, jam, jellies, pickles and mango papad. Even raw mangoes can be used in chunteys and curries.

Beginning the series of recipes which can be done with mango as an ingredient , this simple low fat mango Lassi is perfect for a low calorie breakfast, mid snacking full of fibres, calcium, energy and of-course guilt-free too. Take a glass full of this chilled delight and keep yourself healthy and energetic.

Ingredients:-

2 cup, mango pulp

1 cup, low fat yogurt

1/2 cup sugar

Few ice cubes

For garnish:

a pinch of nutmeg powder

Let's learn How to do Mango lassi

Take 2 cups of mango cubes and keep in the fridge for 1 hour along with the yogurt.

In a blender, blend mango cubes, yogurt and sugar. Add ice cubes in serving glasses and pour the prepared lassi, garnish with nutmeg powder and Serve chilled.

For a variety, one can try this dish with saffron, nuts and mint leaves also.

The sweet taste of mangoes underlined with a subtle tang has created many fans across the globe. But, we tend to overlook how amazingly healthy mangoes also are:

Lowers cholesterol:

Mangoes contain fiber, pectin and Vitamin C which help in lowering the bad cholesterol. It also contains potassium which helps in controlling blood pressure and maintaining the heart rate.

Remedy for skin problems:

Mangoes are a great source of beta-carotene which helps in promoting healthy and glowing skin. Beta-carotene gets converted into Vitamin A in our body which protects the cells from damage. Vitamin A also helps in improving the eyesight. Mango pulp is rich with vitamin c, which can be applied to the face to make it soft and supple.

Aides in digestion:

Mangoes are rich in fiber which makes digestion easy. They also contain certain enzymes that help in breaking down the proteins, ease -up the assimilation of food and elimination of waste from the body. Amchoor or dry mango powder also acts as a digestive aid.

Protects against heat strokes:

Mangoes can protect you against heat strokes. Drinks like aam panna or mango lassi hydrate your body and eradicate the feeling of dryness. According to Ayurveda, mangoes energize the entire system and regulate blood flow.