Mango Kesari | Mango Sheera | Mango Suji Halwa

Mango kesari is a tasty halwa recipe that requires no added colour or flavour. Tastes delicious with puffed up pooris or just like that. I have already posted a pineapple kesari on the similar styles, love these fruit flavoured kesari than the classic kesari or sheera with added colour. This is a seasonal choice that you can try making when you get ripe mangoes in abundance. Now, the season is almost coming to a halt, but still give it a try if you love to make something sweet quickly.

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Preparation time ~ 10 minutes

Cooking time ~ 15 minutes

Serves ~ 5-6 

Author ~ Julie

Ingredients 

suji/ rava 1 cup

sugar 1/2 cup

water 2 cups

mango pulp 1/2 cup or 1 medium-sized mango

cardamom powder 1/2 tsp

saffron strands 12-15 strands

ghee 3 tbsp (divided)

almonds 2 tbsp

cashews 2 tbsp

raisins 1 tbsp

Method

• Wash, peel and cut mangoes in pieces, add to a blender jar and blend smooth without adding any water. The pulp should be 1/2 cup, keep aside.
• Add ghee(2tbsp) to a non-stick pan and fry the almonds, cashews and raisins. Then remove this to a plate and chop the almonds and cashews when cooled. Keep aside.
• Add the suji/ rava to the same ghee, continue to roast the suji on medium flame for -4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned (IMPORTANT STEP).
• Remove the suji to a plate and then add the water (2 cups). Add sugar to dissolve. When the water starts to boil, add the roasted suji and keep mixing to prevent lumps. 
• Then add the saffron strands, cardamom powder. Finally, add the mango pulp and give a quick mix. 
• Add the chopped nuts and raisins. Combine well. Add remaining ghee little by little and give a quick mix. Switch off flame and serve with puris or just like that.

NOTES

* Add the saffron strands when water is boiling for best results. I missed that time.

* You can add 2 more tbsp of ghee for tastier version.

* Mango kesari can be served warm or cold as per personal preference.

* I used neelam mango for this recipe.