Aamras (Mango Pulp)

Fresh mango pulp, with hints of cardamom.
This is a classic summer cooler and It is the perfect antidote to a searing Indian summer day.
It can be enjoyed at any part of the day.

With every bite you can feel the goodness of the fruit.

INGREDIENTS 

1 alphonso mangoes
2 pods of cardamom, crushed finely
2 strands of saffron (optional)

2 tsp of sugar
2 tsp of milk/water

METHOD

1. Wash the mangoes. 
2. Peel the mangoes, remove the stone and chop them. 
3. Blend the mangoes, sugar, milk/water, cardamom powder together. 
4. Mix the saffron in the mango pulp.
5. In small bowls, pour the mango pulp.
6. Chill in the refrigerator.

Serve Aamras with hot pooris.
or
Serve the aamras as a dessert topped with cream.
or
If adding cashew-nuts, fry the cashew-nuts till golden brown and then mix it with the aamras.

NOTE:

Sugar quantity is depending on the mangoes.
If your mangoes are sour then you need more sugar.
If mangoes are sweet then you need less sugar or sometimes no sugar.

You can also make aamras with any ripe mango variety like Alphonso, Sundari, Banganapalli, Kesari and Dashehari.