A lassi is an Indian smoothie made with yogurt, sometimes offered as an aperitif or as a "side" to calm down a fiery meal. Thanks to a ripe mango and orange-flower water, this version is sweet and fragrant. It's perfect for an afternoon refresher or an after-dinner treat.

Makes 2 servings, 3/4 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 cup chopped peeled mango
1/3 cup peach sorbet
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional, see Ingredient Note)

Place ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Pulse twice to chop mango, stir well, then blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 170 calories; 0 g total fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 44 mg sodium; 330 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit

TIP: Ingredient Note: Orange-flower water is a perfumy distillation of bitter-orange blossoms. Look for it at gourmet markets.

I tried this recipe with Kesar Mango pulp for the Indian mango flavor that I always use. Never used vanilla yogurt and orange flower water brfore but found it a refreshing change from my usual lassis. I did skip the orange juice. It came out delicious, delicious, delicious. If you want to try the kesar mango you may buy it on my favourite online store indianfoodsco.com.

Vidhya, San Fransisco, CA