When life gives you mangoes, make homemade mango pulp. Mango Pulp is one of the best ways to make the most of the mango season. Often, I buy lots of fresh ripe mangoes from my local Indian grocery store, but these days high-quality mangoes can be purchased from any grocery stores. Fresh mango pulp tastes of course way better than canned mango pulp and the good news is that it takes little effort. You can enjoy the fresh fruity flavour of juicy mangoes without artificial color. Both I and my brother grew up on jars of freshly pureed mango pulp as babies as well as other fruit puree. Fresh mango puree is different to aamras recipe or keri no ras which is a mango recipe from the Indian subcontinent. Mango is blended then flavoured with ginger powder, saffron strands and a sweetener of your choice. It is served with hot puris (deep-fried unleavened Indian flatbread)
Different ways to use Mango Pulp
You can add mango pulp to your drinks, bakes and desserts for fruity flavors. Here are some mango pulp recipe ideas/uses. Mango Lassi – this sweet lassi is a yogurt-based drink that tastes just like the lassi served in Indian restaurants. This drink has similar taste to a mango milkshake but has the addition of cardamom powder. Tropical Smoothie – made with tropical fruit such as mango, banana, pineapple and coconut milk. Use as a replacement for mango chunks in this recipe. 2 ingredient Easy Mango Mousse – this two ingredient mousse is made with mango pulp and whipped cream. Its eggless and gelatine-free. Eggless Mango Cake and cheesecake Mango Mocktail (Mango Mojito Mocktail) Mango Shrikhand – made with greek yogurt or whole milk yogurt and mango pulp/puree Kalakand with Mango Mango iced tea Vegan Mango and Mixed Nut Biscotti Mango Rasmalai – make a quick version with ready made rasmalai, it’s both creamy and exotic. Use in mango phirni or mango chia pudding Mango Cheesecake Lassi Homemade mango juice – just add some water, sugar and torn mint leaves. Mango Kheer and Mango Peda Main ingredient in mango ice cream recipe
Best Mangoes for Homemade Mango Pulp/Puree
You can use any variety of mango. I like to use Indian mangoes such as alphonso mangoes or kesar during Indian mango season. In the UK, supermarkets will stock mangoes all year round from other countries which are also of superior quality and taste. Try to use sweet mangoes or a batch of very ripe mangoes. If you find the pulp is not sweet enough, you can add a sweetener of your choice such as sugar or maple syrup.
Ingredients
Mango – we need any variety of ripe mangoes for this recipe.
How to cut mangoes
Wash the mangoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel. Hold the mango vertically on a cutting board or a flat surface, with the stem facing up and the narrow side facing you. Slice off one side of the mango, starting at the top of the fruit and cutting down along the flat side of the seed. Repeat with the other side. Take one of the halves and score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin. Use a spoon to scoop out the diced mango cubes from the scored half, and repeat with the other half. If there is any remaining flesh around the seed, you can either use a knife to carefully slice it off, or simply peel away the skin and eat the flesh directly off the seed.
How to make mango pulp
Cut the mangoes into small pieces and discard the seeds and the skin. Add the mango pieces to a blender jar or a food processor. You can also use a hand blender. Blend mangoes until you achieve a creamy puree and there are no lumps. If the pulp is too thick, you can add a little water to thin it out. Taste the pulp and add cane sugar if needed. This will depend on the sweetness of the mangoes you are using. If your mangoes are fibrous, you may be left with stringy pulp. In this case, pass it through a sieve. Once the pulp is smooth and sweetened to your liking, transfer it to a clean and airtight container.
Storage
Store leftover mango pulp in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Another option is to transfer small portions use vacuum bags which keep refrigerated food fresher for longer. This might be messy though as it’s pulp! You can also freeze mango pulp ice cubes by decanting into ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer into a freezer-safe container. Also can be stored in zip-lock bags.
Other Mango Recipes
Mango Salsa Avocado Mango Black Beans Salad Tapioca Pudding Vegan Avocado and Mango Sushi As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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