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Mango Ambrosia by Chef Nita Mehta

By Chef Nita Mehta, 17 May, 2017 12:00 PM

    A yummy blend of a variety of fruits in mango sauce; perfect for a refreshing summer dessert

     
    Serves 4-6
     

    Ingredients

     
    2 cups chopped mango or 2 cups tinned mango pulp
    Seeds of 8 cardamoms, crushed
    ½ cup mango juice
    ½ cup cream
    2 tbsp powdered sugar
    2½ cups chopped fruits (apple, grape, pomegranate, banana, pineapple, chickoo)
     

    For garnish:

    Few pomegranate kernels
    Silver sheet (vark)
    Soaked and chopped almonds and pistachios
     


    Preparation

    Place the chopped mangoes, cardamon seeds, juice and sugar in a mixer. Blend to a smooth sauce, add the cream and blend again to get a sauce of a thick pouring consistency.

    Place chopped fruits in a flat serving dish. Pour the mango sauce over the fruits. Cover and chill.

    Garnish with pomegranate, silver sheet, and nuts. Serve cold.

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