Aamras
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of Aamras, a classic Indian mango delicacy that celebrates the king of fruits at its finest. This no-cook, 15-minute recipe brings together the natural sweetness of ripe, juicy mangoes with the aromatic allure of cardamom and the luxurious touch of saffron. Perfectly balanced for customization, you can adjust the sweetness with a hint of sugar and fine-tune the consistency using milk or water to suit your preference. Served chilled, Aamras is a quintessential summer dessert that pairs beautifully with puffed, golden poori or shines as a standalone treat. Whether you’re seeking a refreshing end to a meal or a festive addition to your table, this mango puree is a vibrant and irresistible crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe mangoes
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 8 strands saffron strands
- 0.25 cup milk or water (optional)
Instructions
Start by washing the mangoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Peel the mangoes with a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, ensuring you remove all the skin.
Using a knife, cut the flesh off the seed and chop the mangoes into rough chunks. Try to extract as much pulp as possible from the seed with a spoon.
Place the mango chunks in a blender or food processor. If you desire a sweeter aamras and your mangoes are not very sweet, add the optional sugar at this stage.
Blend the mangoes until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little milk or water to reach your desired consistency. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
Add the cardamom powder and saffron strands to the mango puree. Blend again briefly to incorporate the spices evenly.
Taste the aamras and adjust sugar or milk as necessary, depending on the sweetness of the mangoes.
Chill the aamras in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving for a refreshing taste.
Serve aamras in small bowls as a dessert or alongside hot, fresh poori for a traditional treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1793 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
