Mango Lassi

In the summer of 2010, I was in kind of a frenzy trying to gather all my documents and apply for a student visa (I’m glad that headache is over). The only visa office in Alberta is in Edmonton, so in July I went up for a long weekend – I had to go to my Border Agency appointment, but I also wanted to visit my brother and his girlfriend. After getting my appointment over with, it turned out to be one of the best weekends ever – Chai lattes (and bumping into an old friend) at Remedy, seeing the Escher exhibit at the AGA, getting to meet the band at a Wolf Parade concert with my friends Jenna and Jesse. Such is the sweet stuff of summer.

On the Friday, my brother and I went to A Taste of Edmonton in Churchill Square to get some sample-sized lunch. The only thing I remember having – because of its pure summertime deliciousness – was a mango lassi. I can’t even remember what restaurant stall it came from. I just remember sitting in the sun sharing a little cup of mango-y goodness with my brother.

I think that weekend played a big part in my decision to move here – and now I really, really can’t wait for summer.

Mango Lassi

Adapted from Jamie Oliver’s recipe

Serves 1-2

Ingredients

½ cup plain yogurt

¼ cup milk

1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks

1-2 tablespoons honey, to taste

Ground cardamom, to taste (optional)

 Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Sprinkle with cardamom or a squeeze of lime juice.