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.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Calories 61 kcal

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

Serve aamras with poori You can also serve it with rooti for a healthier option.
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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