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Maavina Hannu Rasaaina or Aamras

Maavina Hannu Rasaaina or Aamras

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Rasaayana (pronounced as Rasaaina) in Kannada or more commonly known as Aamras all over India. Here is the recipe enjoy it... :)

Ingredients:

  • 2nos Mangoes (medium sized)

  • 1/2 cup Milk

  • 1/2 tbsp Powdered Cardamom / Elaichi

  • 8-10 Cashews soaked in warm water for about 30 mins

  • 1/2 tbsp Ghee/Clarified butter

  • 1-2 tbsp mixed nuts (cashews/almonds) and raisins

  • Sugar, as per taste

How to prepare?
  • Peel the skin off the mangoes and chop the pulp into very tiny pieces; you could even mash the pulp coarsely with your hands; Add sugar, Elaichi, mixes well and keep aside.
  • Heat ghee in a small pan and add the nuts and raisins. Roast them for a minute and add to the mango mixture.
  • Grind the soaked cashews to a smooth paste with some milk and add to the mango mixture; Cashews give thickness and richness to the Rasaaina.
  • Just before serving, add the milk and mix well; Make sure NOT to add milk much ahead of time. The milk would curdle if the mangoes are very sour.

How to Serve?
Pour into individual bowls and serve with Poori's / Chapattis or as a dessert.

Health statement:
Mango is high in iron. Mango is high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates. Mango is a rich source of vitamin A, E and Selenium which helps to protect against heart disease and other ailments.
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