Mango Lassi, a popular dairy beverage from North India, widely enjoyed throughout the country during the summer, has been honored with the title of the best dairy beverage in the world by the popular food and travel guide TasteAtlas in the 2023-24 awards.
Mango Lassi presents a revitalizing fusion of yogurt (dahi) and ripe mango. Typically infused with cardamom, water, and sugar, this concoction can be elevated by incorporating soaked saffron strands, giving rise to the delightful Kesar Mango Lassi.
Social Media Frenzy: Celebrating Mango Lassi Supremacy
The online community couldn’t stop raving about the delicious Mango Lassi. Within the comment section of TasteAtlas’ award announcement post, a social media user hailed it as “Lassi supremacy,” while another added that Mango Lassi is “the best of the best.”
The flavor of this lassi may differ depending on the chosen mango variety, with a social media user noting that the “finest one is crafted from Alphonso.”
Reading about this delectable Indian beverage, a user mentioned, “missing India and Indian delicious food and beverages so much.”
The comments section serves as evidence that people from all around the world love Mango Lassi. A Mango Lassi fan wrote, “I’m not even Indian, but I have Indian friends, and I always ask for this.”
A teacher from Brazil recounted the delightful experience of crafting different lassi flavors.
“I was teaching about India to my students (we’re Brazilian), and there was this recipe. We decided to make it, and then we used the lassi for other combinations. Banana lassi, strawberry lassi… so good!”
Lassi, a traditional Indian smoothie originating from the pre-refrigeration era, involved farmers from Punjab blending milk with sugar and curd, storing the mixture in clay pots. This delightful beverage is ideal for combating summer heat, rejuvenating the palate, and hydrating the body.
Lassi is available in a diverse range of sweet and salty flavors. Mango lassi claims the top spot on the list of Top 16 Dairy Beverages in the World for 2023-24 by TasteAtlas, with the classic Punjabi lassi securing the fourth position. In addition to Mango lassi, other variations include Meetha (sweet lassi), Salted lassi, Bhang lassi, and Mint lassi. Sweet lassi also proudly ranks as the 5th best dairy beverage globally. Securing three titles in the top dairy beverages worldwide is a testament to the incredible and widespread love for Punjab’s lassi, not only within India but across the globe.
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