Aamras Recipe
Aamras, a cherished mango delicacy hailing from the Western Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, is a beloved and traditional treat. Savor it on its own or pair it with poori (Indian fried bread) for an enhanced culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 400 grams mangoes or 2 large alphonso or 3 to 4 kesar mangoes
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder (ground cardamom)
- 1 pinch saffron strands – optional
- 2 to 3 teaspoons raw sugar or jaggery, as required – optional
- ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder (ground ginger) – optional
- water or milk as required – optional
Instructions
Making Aamras
- Rinse the alphonso mangoes thoroughly in clean water. Drain all the water and dry them with a clean kitchen towel.
- Peel and chop the mangoes.
- Add the chopped mangoes to a blender. You can also add some sugar or any other sweetener of choice if the mangoes are slightly tangy or sour.
- Blend to a smooth pulp.
- Transfer the mango pulp to a bowl.
- Add cardamom powder and crushed saffron strands.
- Mix very well. To thin the consistency slightly, add some milk (dairy or vegan) or water.
- Pour in a container. Cover the container and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Or you can serve straightaway in small bowls.
Serving Suggestions
- You could even add your choice of nuts and dry fruits to your aamras. If adding cashews, then fry or roast cashews until golden and mix it with the aamras.
- In summers we serve aamras cold or chilled. To make a cold aamras, either refrigerate the mangoes for a couple of hours or add a few ice cubes while blending the mangoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 173mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1082IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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