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Aamras

Name: Aamras
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 4 pcs ripe mango peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped; 2 tbsp granulated sugar or to taste (optional); 0.25 tsp ground cardamom; 1 pinch saffron strands (optional); 60 ml milk or plant-based milk (optional); 1 tbsp pistachio roughly chopped (optional)

Aamras is a classic Indian dessert made from the pulp of ripe mangoes. This simple, no-cook purée is blended until smooth, often flavored with cardamom and saffron, and served chilled as a delightful summer treat.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 207 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

4 pcsripe mango, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
2 tbspgranulated sugar, or to taste(optional)
0.25 tspground cardamom
1 pinchsaffron, strands(optional)
60 mlmilk, or plant-based milk(optional)

garnish

1 tbsppistachio, roughly chopped(optional)

Equipment

bowl · blender · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Place the chopped mango flesh into a high-speed blender.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Using very ripe, sweet, and non-fibrous mangoes like Alphonso or Kesar will give the best results.
2
Add the ground cardamom, saffron strands, and optional sugar to the blender.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Start with less sugar and add more only if needed, as the sweetness of mangoes can vary greatly.
3
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
About 2 min
4
Check the consistency. If the purée is too thick for your preference, add the optional milk and blend for a few more seconds to combine.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Add milk gradually to avoid making the aamras too thin.
5
Transfer the aamras to a bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling enhances the flavor and provides a more refreshing experience.
6
Serve the chilled aamras in bowls, topped with chopped pistachios for garnish if desired.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Aamras is traditionally served with hot puris (fried bread) for a delicious contrast in temperature and texture.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 207.3kcal
Protein: 3.3g
Carbs: 47g
Fat: 2.9g
Fibre: 4.4g
Sugar: 43.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.