Ghontan Sasav (Goan Mango Sasav) is a sweet and tangy dish very commonly prepared in Goa during the Mango season. Mango Sasav is prepared out of small ripe sucking mangoes, known as Ghontan in Konkani. Sasav is the konkani word for mustard seeds and this recipe gets its name from the mustard seeds which act […]
Thai Mango Salad
There are days when I just feel like eating salads. Such days typically come when I have eaten too much of non-veg or I have gorged too much on desserts and i feel its time to cut down on the calories a little ? Yesterday was one such day and luckily for me hubby was […]
Mango Raita
Fresh Curds and a slightly tangy mango – result? This truly awesome Mango Raita ? Here is a simple to make raita that is a must have in this mango season. Serve it as an accompaniment with any rice dish or with paratha, it will give a fresh look to any meal. You may also […]
Fruit Salad
All desserts need not be high in calories. Take this delicious fruit salad for example. It tastes great, is very simple to make and a perfect dessert for the calorie conscious. You can even skip the sugar in this dessert if it worries you, it would still taste great ? Makes: 2 servings Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking […]
Mango Custard
Here is another mango dessert which is very easy to make and does not need much advance planning. Since it involves mango and custard, it will most likely be loved by all. I had recently made it when I had some friends coming over and they all loved it and wanted the recipe ? Makes: […]
Mango Kalakand
Kalakand is a popular Indian sweet mainly made during festivals in North India. Its core ingredient is thickened milk. Here is an interesting variation of the traditional dish with a mango flavor. This turned out so yummy that it got over within minutes. In fact we didn’t even allow it to set completely ? Its […]
God Lonche (Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle)
God lonche is basically a sweet and sour mango pickle /jam. This age old Goan delicacy is made with raw mangoes and jaggery and is known to last in the fridge even upto a year (and that too without preservatives). As soon as the season of raw mangoes sets in, this delicious pickle is prepared […]
Aamras
Aamras is basically mango pulp. If you like mangoes you are bound to love aamras. It is typically eaten with pooris and aamras-poori is a famous delicacy especially made for certain festivities. This mango season I have made all my favorite sweets like Mango Parfait, Mango cheesecake, Mango Kalakand and many more. Aamras Poori however […]
Mango Cheesecake (No Bake)
Mangoes and Cheese! I think these are two things which most of us love. A cake combining these two… and its just pure indulgence! Here is a no bake mango cheese cake recipe. Try it out and you are sure to love it. ? Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes (for the glaze) […]
Mango smoothie
Mango based desserts and drinks are loved by all. This Mango Smoothie recipe combines the flavor of mangoes and the goodness of curds- curds, buttermilk etc are a must have in this scorching heat as they aid in cooling down the body. Try out this simple and healthy mango smoothie! Serves: 2 Preparation Time: 5 […]
