Quick and easy lassi recipes that will help you beat the heat

Mango lassi Mango lassi is sweet, thick and full of flavour. Have it while the fruit is still in season. If you are health conscious, swap the sugar with a spoonful of honey.

Sweet lassi If you are a 'vanilla ice cream' person, this will become your favourite in no time. Add some yoghurt, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and ice and blend it.

Banana lassi This easy-to-make lassi needs four ingredients: yoghurt, banana, sugar and ice.

Strawberry lassi This strawberry lassi tastes like summertime and happiness. Use strawberry puree for this recipe. Blend yoghurt, milk, sugar and cardamom.

Mint lassi A fusion of mint and yoghurt is all about freshness. Both these ingredients will cool down the body. It can be combined with cumin, black salt and sugar

Spiced mango lassi Making a normal mango shake with a will create the base for this lassi. Add ground cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon to give it a spicy twist.

Masala lassi This lassi features cumin, cilantro (coriander), ginger, mint, and salt along with water and yoghurt.

Spiced rose lassi Make your classic lassi and then add some rosewater and spices to it.

Spiced mocha lassi This lassi will have a mix of banana, ginger, orange juice, orange peel, cocoa powder, espresso, cloves, sugar, and cinnamon. The  bold ingredients give it a distinct flavour.

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