By Aditi Saraswat
July 1, 2026
When mangoes are at their full swing, do not just pause at shakes and ice creams. Turn them into a homemade sweet with this delectable Mango mawa barfi. The creamy richness of mawa mixes beautifully with the fresh mango pulp, resulting in a dessert that feels soft, aromatic, and naturally fruity in every bite.
250 g mawa (khoya) 1 cup fresh mango pulp ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp milk ¼ tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp chopped pistachios 1 tbsp chopped almonds 1 tsp ghee Silver leaf (optional)
Take a steel plate or, if you have a square tray, grease it with ghee and keep it aside. Pick fresh and ripe mangoes for the pulp to get a rich texture and natural sweetness.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the mawa over a low flame and stir it continuously until it begins to soften without turning brown or sticking to the pan.
To this, add the fresh mango pulp and sugar. Mix it constantly until both of them are fully mixed, and the mixture starts to thicken and release a lovely fruity fragrance.
Now, pour in the milk, add cardamom powder, and then stir again patiently until you see the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and gets a fudge-like consistency.
Mix in some chopped almonds and pistachios to the mixture so that the nuts get distributed evenly, adding to the crunch.
Transfer the prepared mixture instantly to the greased tray, spread it evenly, and garnish with remaining chopped nuts and silver leaf.
Leave it to cool down thoroughly, then cut into squares and serve.