From Aampora Ice Cream to Aamra Tukda to Mango Souffle it’s Raining Mangoes in Kolkata

Its’ the season of “king of fruits” the mango and the market is loaded with varieties like Alphonso, Chaunsa, Dashehari, Langra, Himsagar, Langda Totapuri and more. From savoury to sweet to many more, this versatile fruit has been explored in all possible ways. This gorgeous fruit that will last only couple of months it’s good to get the most of it till it last. So, pep up your lunch or dinner table with this fruit and what better way than to indulge in the sweet taste of mangoes. 

Make your summer ultra-delicious with these recipes that has specially shared for our readers. 

Aampora Ice Cream - The Common Room

Nirupama Banerjee, founder and owner of The Common Room says, ‘This ice lolly treat is a quintessential summer dessert. The addition of raw mangoes which is a summer staple, black salt, and cumin gives it a tangy and sweet kick at the same time. This treat is the ultimate cooler to beat the heat and works well as a palate cleanser.’

Ingredients : 

•    Raw mango pulp

•    cumin powder

•    black salt

•    paprika

Method

•    Roast raw mangoes till the pulp is soft, put it in a bowl. 

•    Add black salt, cumin powder, a pinch of paprika powder and blend till the consistency is smooth. 

•    Add a little water to make it slurry and then put it in a desired container (popsicle molds) and freeze it for 4-5 hours till it sets. 

•    Serve cold!

Aamra Tukda, Polo Floatel 

Executive Chef, Sujit Mondal says “This variety of mango is called the king of mangoes which generally grows in Western Ghats region of India.It is available during mid-April till end of June. Portuguese viceroy of Goa inducted this special kind of mango after grafting on mango trees. It is tender & delicate, non-fibrous, juicy in texture.

•    Milk Bread slices 

•    Ammsotto

•    Fresh ripe mango

•    Dry fruits mix

•    Rabdi

•    Dried cherry

•    Oil

Method

•    Cut the bread in triangle and fry them till brown

•    Soak them in Rabdi

•    Put the slice of ammshotto and chopped fresh mangoes in between the 2 bread pieces

•    Arrange them and then put the ripe mango on top

•    Put some more rabdi on top again

•    Garnish with dry fruits

•    Serve it cold

Mango Souffle - Dunkel Braun

Ingredients : 

•    Alphonso Mangoes pulp

•    cream cheese

•    fresh cream

•    icing sugar

•    veg gelatin powder

Method

•    First combine icing sugar and fresh cream in a bowl and stir till the consistency is thick. 

•    Beat mango pulp in a bowl and mix gelatin powder and a few tbsps of hot water and then beat it once more for a minute. 

•    Add in the whipped cream, cream cheese and fold the mixture gently with a spatula. 

•    Pour equal quantities of the mixture into a container of your choice and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the souffle sets. 

•    Serve chilled, garnished with mango pieces.