One of the few respites that the unforgivable garmi offers are mangoes! Not just the summer season, it stays with us for the first few weeks of baarish ka mausam as well. Other than enjoying this juicy delight as it comes, mangoes are also used for making an array of beverages, desserts and main course items. Alas, the falon ka raja is almost on its way out this out. So, here’s your chance to grab the opportunity and make the most of its deliciousness before it runs out of stock.
This cool combination of your 2 favorites will leave you asking for more. Try out this simple mango kulfi to beat the heat this summer. Prep time: 15 minutes Setting time: 6 to 8 hours What you need: – Whole milk – 1.5 cups – Sweetened condensed milk – 200 ml – Chopped mangoes – 1 cup – Cream (light, heavy, or whipping) – ½ cup – Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon – Crushed saffron (optional) – a pinch
This traditional mango delicacy will take you straight on a nostalgic tour of ‘bachpan ke suhaane din.’ It’s super easy to make and goes extremely well with poori and roti! Alphonso mangoes are the first choice for making aamras. However, it can be prepared using other sweet and juicy mango varieties as well. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 0 What you need: – Mangoes – about 400 grams (you may use 3 kesar or 2 large Alphonso mangoes) – Saffron strands – a pinch – Cardamom powder (grounded) – ½ teaspoon – Raw sugar (or jaggery ) (optional) – about 2 teaspoons – Dry ginger powder (optional) – ¼ teaspoon – Milk or water
Let’s take a break from desi mango delights and talk about this spicy mango salsa recipe that can be chomped down with tortillas or nachos or used as a garnish for meals. This light and flavorful recipe is perfect for parties and get-togethers too. Preparation time: 15 minutes. What you need: – Mangoes (chopped) – 4 mangoes – Small Tomatoes (chopped) – 3 – Red bell pepper (chopped) – 1 – Small Red onion (chopped) -1 – Cilantro (chopped) – ½ cup – Jalapeno (finely chopped) – 1 – Lime juice – Pepper – Salt
This easy, no eggs, no gelatin mango mousse recipe is just the dessert you need for parties and special occasions. Here’s what you need to do to make mango mousse. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Setting time: 6 hours What you need: – Fresh mango puree – 1¼ cup – Chilled heavy whipping cream – 1 cup – Water – about 2 tablespoons – Agar agar powder – 1 teaspoon – Pinch of saffron (optional) – Cardamom (optional)
This main course delicacy comes to you straight from Andhra Pradesh! A combination of pulses, herbs, spices and vegetables, this raw mango dal recipe is sure to become your new favorite. Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins What you need: For dal: – Tur or Arhar dal – ½ cup – Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon – Water – about 2 cups.