Mango kesari / Mango Sooji Halwa is a delicious sweet or dessert , made mainly from ripe sweet Mangoes and Sooji/Semolina/Rava. Friends, before this year mango season gets over , do try once. I tried Without adding any artificial colour or flavouring agent and it turned out awesome.
Kesari is the south indian version of sooji halwA. One can make many exotic flavours of Kesari. Mango kesari is one of such flavours.
One can use any sweet variety of mangoes but keep in mind that it should not be with fibers, or just strain the mango pulp before using in recipe.
you can even make mango kesari as a naivedyam or for religious occasions or pooja. Instead of water, milk can also be used. addition of milk will make the kesari more rich. the recipe can be doubled or tripled.
Addition of sugar depends on the sweetness of mangoes and your taste buds. So do add sugar as per your requirement. Instead of sugar you can also add jaggery as its a healthier option. If you want to use sugar then you can give preference to unrefined cane sugar over the regular white sugar (bleached one). For a no sugar option, just skip the sugar.
One can serve mango kesari as a sweet or a dessert. Let’s checkout the detailed recipe..
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1/2 cup Mango Pulp
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1.5 cup Water
- 5 to 6 Cashew Nuts
- 3 tbsp Ghee/ Clarified Butter
METHOD :
Take 1 cup chopped mangoes and grind it to make smooth pulp..
Heat the wok , add 1 tbsp of Ghee. On medium flame fry cashew nuts till golden brown. One can also use chopped cashews. Almonds and raisins can also be used .. Once done , take out and keep aside.
In same wok , add semolina and rest 2 tbsp of Ghee. Mix well and roast on slow flame. Make sure , semolina is roasted well before adding water else the dish can be sticky and chewy..
Once you notice semolina is roasted properly and it’s aroma Is filling your kitchen , just add hot water.
Keep the stove flame slow. Add mango pulp too. Mix nicely to avoid forming lumps. Now cover it and Allow semolina to cook perfectly.
Once semolina is cooked and looks like porridge , add sugar , cardamom powder and fried nuts. Mix well . One can add more Ghee at this stage. For me and my family this quantity is enough.
Once the ready kesari starts leaving sides of wok , our kesari is ready. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes ::
- Choose mango which is sweet and very less in fibre.
- The quantity of Ghee and Sugar can be reduced as per your taste.
- Make sure Rava is cooked perfectly well and soft before adding sugar.
- To avoid tanginess from mango , one can add pinch of Salt.
Wow yummy and delicious recipe and who would not love to eat mangoes. Awesome post, Ruchi.
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Thank you so much dear
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Welcome Ruchi.
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I love adding fruits like banana, pineapple and orange to my rava Kesari Ruchi ..and this mango Kesari is my family favourite..loved the vibrant Color of your Kesari..looks so inviting !
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Thank you so much dear. Each varient of this halwa tastes unique and amazing.
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Very pleasing colour Ruchi…looks damn tempting 💯
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Thanks a lot dear
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Simple yet yummy, Ruchi. Always a hit with the guests 🙂
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Thank you so much dear
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fantastic idea. looks so delicious
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Thank you so much dear
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I’m drooling Ruchi…first the mangoes, then this delicious halwa i.e.mango kesari…so difficult to resist
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So true dear , it’s very tasty. Thank you so much
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I love kesari.. and mango really adds to the flavours.
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So true dear. Thank you
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A lovely promising dish that sure looks delightful…
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Thank you so much
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Absolutely droolworthy, halwa looks absolutely and very tempting..A prefect treat for mango lovers.
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That mango kesari looks so delicious Ruchi! I wish I could grab that bowl now 🙂
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Thank you so much dear
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Adding fruits to desserts is something I always love to try. Mango kesari is my family favorite and this one looks so yum Ruchi !
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Thanks a lot my dear. Yes fruits in desserts tastes amazing.
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another delicious way to enjoy mangoes!!! looks pretty and that beautiful color is brilliant!!!
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This looks so delicious. Loved the colour mango imparted to kesari. I recently made pineapple halwa , have yet to try mango kesari.
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Thank you so much dear. Do try once before season gets over
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Mango kesari is a tasty dessert and one of the favourites at home. Yours looks so delicious Ruchi.
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Thanks a lot dear Jayashree
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Looks so yummy! I love mango Kesari, simple and fuss-free treat 🙂
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Thank you so much dear
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Mangoes are a great addition in kesari. Wonderful way to elevate a simple dish. The pics look great.
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Thank you so much dear
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I love kesari and this is so yummmm
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Thank you so much
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I love the pineapple kesari most, will sure give a try this mango version soon ruchi !!
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Thank you so much dear. Me yet to try pineapple kesari . Thanks for reminding 😉😉
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I love kesari and this mango kesari sounds as delicious as the classic one.
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Thank you dear Sapana .
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