_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Tuesday 26 July 2016

SAKHAR AMBA-2



Simple sweet side dish to go with your paratha, chapatti or toasted bread. As mangoes are in season try this yummy, tangy and sweet recipe. If possible use Totapuri / Kalmi / Neelam mangoes for the recipe. A very easy and sweet raw mango Sakhar Amba prepared in no time. Mangoes are in season and with abundance of raw mangoes available, It’s perfect time to make this quick Sakhar Amba and store in a large air tight jars to enjoy it all year. This sweet and tangy mango Sakhar Amba is perfect of toasted bread.



INGREDIENTS:                

500 gms Diced Raw Mango [preferably Totapuri/ Neelam ]

400-450 gms Sugar [depends upon the tanginess of mangoes]

1 teaspoon Green Cardamom Powder

5-6 Saffron Strands


METHOD:

STEP 1 – Peel the mangoes and then chop them and make very small cube sized piecse.


STEP 2 - In a container add sugar and diced mangoes
and keep it covered for about 4-5 hours.

STEP 3 – Sugar release the juice and we get the syrupy mixture with diced mangoes.


STEP 4 – Now on a low flame, cook the mixture stirring occasionally.


STEP 5 – Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to it. Check the sugar syrup consistency. It should be one thread consistency. If not then cook it for further 1-2 minutes and it slightly changes its colour.


STEP 6 – Switch off the heat and let it cool down.


STEP 7 – Remove it in air tight glass container and store it for further use.



Serve this with chapatti, parathas or spread it over a toasted bread and enjoy.

                                                                         [Totapuri Amba]
NOTE: You may increase the quantity, if you need more. [depends upon the family size and your need]

It lasts for 6 months at room temperature and it refrigerated up to 8-10 months.  

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