Aamras Recipe | Easy Mango Desserts

Aamras needs no introduction. It is popular in the states of Gujarat, Maharasthra and Rajasthan and is prepared during festivals and occasions.Aamras is nothing but sweetened and flavored thick Mango pulp and usually served along with Puris or Chapati. It can be separately served as a desert too.It is almost mandatory at our place to prepare the combo of Poori - Aamras at least once during the mango season. I though prepare it quite often and enjoy it as a dessert or eat it with chapati instead of poori , as we do not prefer eating oily food quite often. Another best way to serve Aamras is to serve it with Vanilla ice cream or whipped Cream-it makes an easy and light dessert during Summers.

Aamras is the best way to have mango in its pure form , in my view. Using a good quality mango is a key for making good Aamras. Mango varieties like Alphonso and Kesar suit best for Aamras.One can choose between the two or mix both for a better taste.

In Karnataka, we prepare Seekarane which is a version similar to Aamras but uses more milk in the preparation.I have already posted the recipe of Seekarane,you can check it here.

Check out few ripen Mango recipes in my blog.For complete list of Mango recipes click here.

• Mango Salsa
• Mango Fudge | Mango Burfi
• Mango Juice
• Mango Milkshake
• Mango Pound Cake
• Mango Ice-cream
• Mango Kulfi
• Mango-Tadgola(Thatinungu) Kheer
• Shrikarini/Seekarane..a simple mango delight

Aamras Recipe:

Serves 2 

Preparation time: 10 mins | Cooking time: nil | Total time:10 mins

Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Desserts

Ingredients:

2 ripen Alphonso Mangoes(or kesar or a mix of both)

3-4 tbsp Sugar
2-3 tbsp Milk (optional)

1/4 tsp Cardamom powder

Method:

• Wash and peel the skin of mangoes and cut into pieces.
• In a blender add chopped mangoes,sugar and cardamom powder and blend to a fine puree.
• If needed add milk and blend again to a smooth consistency.Now check the sweetness and add more sugar if needed.You can make it slightly thin or thick according to your preference,I prefer to make it very thick.
• Refrigerate it for 1-2 hrs before serving.

Serve it with hot Puris or Chapati or as a dessert after your meal.Serve Aamras with  vanilla ice cream,it tastes very nice.

Notes:

1. I usually prefer to use alphonsos for it,but you can even use kesar or a mix of alphonso and kesar.
2. The addition of sugar depends on the sweetness of mangoes,so add accordingly.
3. The addition of milk eases the process of blending into a smooth puree.But make sure you do not add more milk as it will make the consistency thinner like milkshake.
4. You can even add saffron while blending the mangoes.
5. If you like dry fruits,you can add roasted cashew nuts,badam and pistachios to it and mix.
6. You can also mash the mango pulp with hands and avoid the process of blending but the resultant puree would not be smooth.
7. Sugar can be substituted with Jaggery in the recipe.
8. Another best way to serve Aamras is to serve it with Vanilla ice cream or whipped Cream,it makes an easy and light dessert during Summers.