Cardamom and rose-scented mango drink

Name: Cardamom and rose-scented mango drink
Yield: Serves 4–6
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 30 ml/2 tbsp rose water (optional); 450 g/1 lb canned mango pulp or 2 x 425 g/15 oz cans of sliced mangoes, drained; 600 ml/1 pint/2½ cups full-fat (whole) milk; 5 ml/1 tsp ground cardamom; 45-60 ml/3-4 tbsp sugar; sprigs of fresh mint, to garnish

Preparation info

Serves
4–6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Complete Indian Regional Cookbook

By Mridula Baljekar

Published 2017

About

Sherbat is the generic name for fruit-based drinks made with milk or water, and this one, Amer Sherbat, includes a touch of spice to make it extra special. Ready-to-use mango purée is sold in Indian stores, but canned mangoes that have been drained and puréed can also be used.

Ingredients

450 g/1 lb canned mango pulp or 2 x 425 g/15

Asia
India
East India
Gluten-free
Drinks
Vegetarian

Method

Put the mango pulp or slices into a food processor and add the milk, sugar and the ground cardamom.
Blend everything together until smooth, then transfer to a jug (pitcher).
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