Mango Cardamom Lassi with Rose Water and Pistachio Crumble

Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe mango chunks (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1.5 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1/2 cup whole milk (more for thinner consistency)
• 3 tbsp honey or sugar, adjusted to taste
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp rose water
• Pinch of salt
• Ice cubes
• 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, roughly crushed
• Dried rose petals for garnish
• Pinch of cardamom for topping

Instructions

1. Combine mango chunks, yogurt, milk, honey, cardamom, rose water, and a pinch of salt in a blender.
2. Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness.
3. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency, or more yogurt for a thicker, creamier drink.
4. Blend again briefly to incorporate any additions.
5. Pour over ice into tall chilled glasses.
6. Top each glass with a small sprinkle of crushed pistachios and dried rose petals.
7. Dust lightly with a pinch of cardamom and serve immediately with a wide straw.