AAMRAS RECIPE

Aamras is another of our mango favourites, we just don't miss a chance to have it during the mango season.
Aamras again belongs to the western part of India, mainly Gujarat and Maharashtra. Aamras basically means aam ka ras or mango pulp.

Once again I was introduced to this lip smacking combo of aamras and poori by my husband. Though he is a malayali but he has stayed in Ahmedabad right since his childhood and so gujarati dishes are his absolute favourite.

Aamras is traditionally served with pooris but if you don't prefer pooris you can also have it with chapatis. Aamras can also be served as a sweet dish or a dessert.

Take the sweet variety of mangoes for aamras which is not fibrous. You can add a bit of water to thin down the consistency of aamras if it is too thick some people also add a bit of milk. The texture of aamras should be smooth and flowing.

Some amount of sugar can also be added to aamras depending upon the sweetness of mangoes. If you like the flavour of elaichi or kesar you can add that too to your aamras. I haven't added any of this but just mango pulp, sugar and a bit of water to adjust the consistency as everyone in the house prefers it this way.

INGREDIENTS

3 mangoes, ripe and sweet (non fibrous ones)
2 table spoons sugar (adjust according to the sweetness of mangoes)
water as required

METHOD

1. Rinse and peel the mangoes. Chop them and put them in a blender along with sugar to get a smooth puree.
2. Check the consistency, if it is thick add a little bit of water.
3. Check the sweetness, if more sugar is required add it at this point and once again blend.
4. Take the Aamras in bowl and keep in the refrigerator to chill.
5. Serve chilled aamras with hot pooris or chapatis or just serve it chilled as a dessert.

PICTORIAL GUIDE

1. Rinse and peel the mangoes. Chop them and put them in a blender along with sugar to get a smooth puree.

2. Check the consistency, if it is thick add a little bit of water.

3. Check the sweetness, if more sugar is required add it at this point and once again blend.
4. Take the Aamras in bowl and keep in the refrigerator to chill.
5. Serve chilled aamras with hot pooris or chapatis or just serve it chilled as a dessert.

                          HAPPY MANGO SEASON!!😊