Mango Kesari | Mango Sheera

Mango Kesari is a delicious variation to the classic south Indian dessert Rava Kesari. It is a perfect melt in mouth traditional dessert with the goodness of mangoes.

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Mango Kesari Recipe | Mango Sheera | How to Prepare Mango Kesari with step by step pictures. When the Mangoes are in season I try to make the most use of it. So I tried a Mango Kesari which turned out to be delicious. For the past few days I have been trying to make different recipes with Mango and few more to come. So today lets see how to prepare Mango Kesari.

What is Kesari

Kesari is a very popular south Indian dish made with Semolina , Sugar , Ghee along with Milk or Water. These being the primary ingredients the preparations and the ratio of ingredients vary from state to state or different regions.

It is commonly referred as Rava Kesari in southern parts of India. In North Indian they are known as Suji Halwa or Sheera.

Rava Kesari translates to Rava , Sooji or Semolina and Kesari is from the color of the saffron spice ( Orangey yellow ).

Mango Kesari

Mango Kesari is a popular variation of the traditional Rava Kesari.

It is very common that many fruits are infused while making kesari based on the season and the availability of fruits. So here is a delicious Mango Sheera made this summer when the mangoes are in season.

Ingredients

Mango - Use any variety of mangoes as you prefer. Based on the type of mangoes used the color of the sheera may change a bit. I am using banganapalli mangoes today. Alphonso or any other variety goes well too.

Rava or Semolina - This is main ingredient for making Mango Kesari. Always use fine semolina for kesari. We usually dry roast semolina in ghee and then use. For fast cooking you can also use roasted semolina.

Sugar - Use granulated sugar . The give a beautiful texture to the kesari.

Ghee - Gives the perfect richness ,aroma and deliciousness to the ghee. So this is one ingredient that is not to be missed while making kesari.

Water - We use water for cooking the semolina. Use only the required measure.

Cashew nuts - Roast them in ghee and add to kesari for richness. You can also use Raisins too

Cardamom powder - Enhances the taste and flavor of kesari

Food Color - This is optional. Use only if needed

How to make Mango Kesari

In a blender add in the Mango Pieces and blend it to a fine puree.

Heat a pan with 1 tbsp pf ghee add in the Semolina and roast it in a medium flame until it turns slightly golden and set aside.

In the same pan add ghee once again and fry the cashew nuts untill golden . Set it aside.

In the same pan add water

and add in the Mango Pulp and food color if using and mix well until there are no lumps.

When it starts to boil add in the ghee roasted semolina.

Mix well so that there are no lumps.

When the semolina is cooked and the Sheera becomes thick add cardamom powder.

Also add required sugar.

Mix well and cook in a medium flame. Add in the ghee little by little and cook until the Kesari leaves the sides of the pan.

Finally add in the roasted cashew nuts and switch off the flame.

Delicious Mango Kesari

Tips and Variations

• Roasting semolia is a key step to get the perfect texture for kesari. If using semolina without roasting you might get lumps while cooking kesari. So never skip it.
• Be generous with ghee while making kesari.
• While adding roasted semolina to water , keep stirring this step is mandatory for a lump free kesari.
• I prefer using a whisk for stirring. It is easy to mix the roasted semolina.
• Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the mangoes.

Serving Suggestions

Mango Kesari is perfect for an after meal dessert , perfect for festivals too. You can also make them as offerings to god.

Storage Options

Mango Kesari stays good in fridge for 2 or 3 days. For reheating you can simply warm them for 40-60 secs and serve. If reheating in stove top add a tsp of ghee and the heat them in a very low flame until warm and serve.

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