Aamras Recipe

With the arrival of summer comes mango season and aamras, a Maharashtrian delicacy, begins to be consumed. The word ‘aamras’ comes from the Sanskrit words ‘amra’, which means mango, and ‘rasa’, which means juice and so translates to mango juice. Aamras is a common sweet treat within the Indian subcontinent and is made with mango pulp, which is usually extracted by hand. The pulp is passed through a muslin cloth to get rid of the fibres. It is best enjoyed on its own or with breads like chapati and poori. Despite being Maharashtrian, aamras features regularly in Gujarati thalis. During festivities, aamras becomes a household favourite in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is a refreshing treat when the sun is blazing and its flavour may be enhanced with the addition of cardamom and chopped fruit. Other sweet treats made with mango pulp include amba barfi, amba poli and ambebhat.