Aamras is a typical Indian drink made by blending a ripe and juicy mango with milk (plant or cow), sugar, and ground cardamom. Traditionally, it is accompanied by Indian fried bread (Poori) to dip pieces into the preparation. Aamras is almost a mango juice extract, also known as Keri or Carrie which translates to mango.
#Mango SEASON – from late July to November.
Mango is a fruit of Indian origin that in recent years is also spreading in the Mediterranean basin and in Italy, discover here its cultivation.
Recipes where to use this exotic fruit:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Summer, Autumn
- Energy 63.14 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.00 (g) of which sugars 13.68 (g)
- Proteins 0.93 (g)
- Fat 0.66 (g) of which saturated 0.12 (g)of which unsaturated 0.46 (g)
- Fibers 1.66 (g)
- Sodium 1.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Aamras
- 1 mango
- to taste almond flakes (or other nuts or chocolate chips)
Does mango make you gain weight? Nothing could be further from the truth, below are the calories in 100 grams of fruit.
Tools
- Immersion Blender
Aamras
How to care for the mango?
Choose a well-ripened mango that yields to touch, then wash it. Here is the video on how to care for the mango.
Cut the two fleshier parts around the stone, the so-called cheeks.
With the help of a knife draw a grid of horizontal and vertical lines on the pulp, without reaching the peel, which should remain intact. Then extract the diced pulp by turning the peel inside out. Finally, peel the remaining mango around its seed and retrieve the remaining pulp.
Mango Mousse
With an immersion blender or simply with the palm of your hands, mash the mango pieces until you create a puree, a more or less smooth creamy dessert.
If desired, decorate with almond flakes or chopped nuts (cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios).
AAMRAS – mango drink
Blend the mango pulp with milk (or water or ice cubes), sugar (adjust the quantity based on the sweetness of the individual fruit), and powdered spices (cardamom and dry ginger are the most traditional, but you can also opt for cinnamon, Tonka bean, paprika, chili, vanilla, or saffron threads).
Place the drink in the refrigerator for at least half an hour or up to two hours before enjoying. If using ice, it’s not necessary.
TIP: Mangoes tend to overheat, to reduce this quality it is better to soak them in cold water for a couple of hours (as done with watermelons). Before using them, drain and dry them with a cloth.
STORAGE of Aamras
Place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For longer storage in the freezer, freeze it in individual portions and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
When to eat it?
Mango should be eaten when ripe, it is ready to be consumed when it bruises.
If hard, wait a few days until it becomes soft and therefore tasty, otherwise it is sour and not at all flavorful.How to eat mango?
Mango can be eaten in different ways, depending on personal preferences and culture. You can peel the skin and cut the flesh into slices or cubes to enjoy it fresh. Some people prefer to suck the pulp directly from the seed or cut it in half and eat it with a spoon.
Mango is a versatile ingredient, it can be used in many dishes, from salads to sauces, from smoothies to desserts.When should you not eat mango?
Avoid eating mango if you are allergic to it or have food intolerance issues. Also, if the mango is not ripe, it may cause mouth and throat irritations, so it’s best to wait until it is fully ripe before consuming it. Finally, if the mango is moldy, rotten, or has dark spots, it’s best to discard it, as it may have been contaminated by harmful molds or bacteria.
How to remove the mango pit?
To remove the mango pit, place the fruit vertically on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut along the sides of the pit, trying to follow the curve of the seed. This way you get two halves of mango attached to the central pit. Then, with a spoon or your fingers, remove the pulp from the pit. Or make cross-sectional cuts in the pulp without cutting through the skin and then flip the skin outwards to get slices or cubes of mango ready to eat.
What does mango taste like?
Mango has a sweet taste with tropical notes and an aromatic fragrance. Its pulp can range from soft and creamy to firm and fibrous, depending on the variety. The flavor can be described as a combination of peach, pineapple, and orange.
What to do with mango peel?
The mango peel is not edible as it contains irritating substances. It is therefore essential to peel it before consuming.
