5 Luscious Mango Desserts from Across India 

Jul 13, 2024, 13:36 IST

Dikshant Sharma

Mangoes are a big favourite in Indian cuisine for their sweet and tangy flavour. Here are five delightful mango desserts that embody India’s culinary traditions:

 

Mango Shrikhand

A Maharashtrian and Gujarati dessert made by thickening strained yoghurt, then mixing it with mango puree, sugar, and cardamom. It’s refreshing and tangy-sweet when served chilled.

Aamras

A popular dessert in Gujarat and Maharashtra, aamras is made from ripe mango pulp, sugar and a hint of cardamom. It’s often served with puris, providing a delightful combination of sweet and savoury flavours.

Mango Kulfi

A traditional Indian ice cream made by simmering milk until thick, then adding mango puree, sugar, and cardamom. Frozen into creamy, rich moulds.

Mango Phirni

A creamy rice pudding from North India, blending ground rice with milk, sugar and mango pulp. Garnished with nuts and saffron for a luxurious touch.

Mango Sandesh

A Bengali delicacy mixing fresh chhena (cottage cheese) with mango pulp and sugar, shaped into squares or rounds and garnished with pistachios or saffron.

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