Lifestyle Desk: In summer, it is natural for the mouth to water after hearing the name of mango. Mango is a fruit which is everyone’s favorite and that is why it is also called the king of fruits. Many types of delicious desserts are made from mango. Like mango cake, smoothie, ice cream, lassi. If you also want to try a new recipe with mango, then today we are going to tell you the recipe of Mango Kheer.
The creamy texture of this kheer and the mild fragrance of mango wins the heart. If you are bored of eating other mango recipes, then this time definitely try this combo of milk and mango. So let’s know its easy and delicious recipe.
Material
Ripe mango – 2 (remove pulp)
Milk – 1 liter
Rice – 2 tbsp (wash and soak for 30 minutes)
Sugar – 4-5 tbsp
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
Cashews, almonds, pistachios – chopped (2-3 tbsp)
Saffron – 6-7 threads
Method
- Boil milk in a heavy bottomed vessel. When milk starts boiling, add soaked rice.
- Cook on low flame till the rice gets cooked well. Keep stirring occasionally so that the milk does not stick to the bottom.
- When the rice is cooked, add sugar and chopped nuts to it. Cook for 5-7 more minutes. Now turn off the gas and let the kheer cool completely. (This step is very important)
- When the kheer cools down, add mango pulp and cardamom powder to it and mix well. Keep in mind that adding mango to hot kheer may curdle the milk.
- Cool the kheer in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Sprinkle saffron and dry fruits on top and serve chilled.
tips
For more taste, use Alphonso or Kesar Mango. If the kheer becomes too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding some cold milk. While serving, if you add small pieces of mango on top then the taste will increase further.
