I discovered Indian food while living in London between 1990 and 1993. As anyone who’s spent time in London knows, Indian restaurants are extremely plentiful. One of things that I remember most is the Mango Lassi that was usually offered as a dessert. The Sensitive Pantry has shared a recipe for a mango pudding which closely resembles the Mango Lassi. It’s wonderfully refreshing and plays the role of a palate cleanser more than that of a heavy sweet dessert.
Indian food in general is one of the most celiac friendly cuisines available and unless you’re really unlucky or not careful, you can usually count on an Indian restaurant for a safe meal (just ask a lot of questions). Everything from the curries, to Saag Paneer, to all of the wonderful lentil dishes, you will walk away very satisfied.
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“Have you ever had Mango Lassi? It’s a spectacular mango yogurt drink available in most Indian restaurants.
Not quite a smoothie. Not really a milkshake. Just cool and creamy and screams, “mango!”. Perfect with that flaming hot, flavor packed Indian dish you just ordered.
Yep. That’s how I rolled (when I still could have yogurt). Got one every time.
I originally thought I’d post a non-dairy version of that beloved drink. Then my mind started down a different path and “boom” (as they say in some circles) mango pudding was born…”
