Mango Kesari

Mango is a fleshy fruit very common in India. It is the National fruit of India. The name Mango is derived from tamil word ' Mangai' . Mango is rich in Vitamins and Folate. It is referred to as King of fruits.  In my home, we celebrate both Tamil new year and Telugu new year. It is used to prepare the pachadi for both tamil new year and telugu new year. Mango Kesari is a easy and quick sweet. It can be served as a snacks to kids or as an dessert. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Mango Kesari.

Cook Time :               5 mins
Preparation Time:    5 mins

Ready in :                   20 mins

Yields :                         3 Servings 

Ingredients:

White Rava / Sooji / Semolina	1/2 Cup
Ghee	1 tbsp
Cashews	10
Raisins	10
Water	1 Cup
Mango pulp	1/2 Cup
Sugar	3/4 Cup
Cardamom powder	pinch

Instructions:

• Dry roast rava to golden brown. Transfer it to a bowl and keep it ready.

• Heat Ghee in a pan. Add cashews and Raisins. Fry till cashews turn golden colour and Raisins bubble up.Add 1 cup of water and allow it to boil.

•  When water boils reduce to low flame. Add sooji /semolina little by little stirring it continuously.

• Add Mango pulp followed by sugar and cardamom powder. Mix it for a minute and remove from stove.

Mango Semolina Dessert

Tips:

• Stir continuously while adding sooji otherwise lumps will be formed. 
• I used store bought mango pulp, as it was already sweetened I added less sugar. Adjust sugar to your taste and also depending on sweetness of mango pulp.
• Roasted Cashews and Raisins can also be added at last stage.