Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Fruit Salad in Mango Sauce




Agni Nakshatram or Kathri is a period of about 25 days, during the month of May, when the temperatures are supposed to rise and be at the peak. This year it started on May 4 and ends on May 28th 2012. There are slight variations in the dates every year.

But keeping aside the high temperatures and the sweltering heat, summer also brings with it the season of Mangoes – the King of Fruits. These fruits can be enjoyed in any form – be it raw or ripe. This versatile fruit can be eaten as is or can be used to put together a variety of preparations. Anything from gravies, pickles, juices, milkshakes, smoothies, ice creams, and even cakes can be dished out of these delicious fruits.

Ours is a mango loving family. Once these fruits start making their appearance in the markets, our pantry would definitely have stock of them until the season ends. So selecting a recipe for Blog Hop from Sumedha’s space was not difficult. Chopped fruits in a Mango sauce – this immediately caught my attention. This light yet filling dessert turned out to be very yummy and was liked by all in the family.




Serves – 4 to 5
What you’ll need
  1. Mango Pulp – 4 cups
  2. Fresh Cream – ¾ cup
  3. Green Cardamom – 5
  4. Sugar – 4 to 5 tsp (Optional)
  5. Mixed Fruits – 3 cups (I used apples, pomegranate, banana, grapes)
  6. Dry Fruits – ½ cup (Dates, Raisins, Roasted Cashew nuts, Almonds)

Method
  1. Combine mango pulp, fresh cream, green cardamom and sugar in a blender until well blended.
  2. Chill this mango sauce until use.
  3. Chop all the fruits into small pieces and chill separately.
  4. In a flat dish, add the mixed fruits and dry fruits top with the mango sauce.
  5. Garnish with some fruits and nuts as per your wish. Serve Chilled.



Note:
  1. To make Mango Pulp, cut up ripe fresh mangoes and blend in a mixer.
  2. If the mango pulp is naturally sweet then skip the sugar.
  3. Feel free to use your choice of fruits and nuts.

 Linking this to Blog Hop Wednesdays
Also linking to Let's Cook - Fruits

30 comments:

Reva said...

Lovely salad... I love the use of mango sauce as the base..:)
Delicious..
Reva

Priya Suresh said...

Omg, ur picture itself speaks a lot, wat a delicious salad, i wont mind having anytime of the day.

chef and her kitchen said...

This one is really a treat..looks delicious n yumm

anjana said...

delicious and so refreshing fruit salad..very tempting too.

Shobha said...

Nice and cool for summer.

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

I love this fruit cream and love the mango sauce in this

schmetterlingwords said...

Lovely fruit salad!! The use of Mango sauce is very different and the salad looks very appealing!! :)

Hema said...

Very inviting, I've had this with mango pulp, but this looks even more delicious..

cookbookjaleela said...

very colourful

Roshni said...

oooh... love it love love love it... mango is my fav fruit..this is so good

Swetha said...

Easy, delicious and healthy. Looks lovely.

hotpotcooking said...

healthy and yum salad

Spice up the Curry said...

wow looks so fantastic. I am feeling hungry now

Radhika said...

Wow, this looks so delish and so perfect for the weather.

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Unknown said...

Love the mango sauce recipe.

Sona said...

mango is my favorite fruit and fruits in mango sauce - wow - super delicious..

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Sumee said...

We love this at home.. Always a hit at parties.. Thnx for blog hopping my space.. Also invite you to link this up for my ongoing event.

Nalini's Kitchen said...

Delicious and healthy fruit salad,my family's favorite..love to have it any time of the day...

Julie said...

Yummy n colorful mango dessert..loving the colors!
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Sravs said...

Super delicious and delightful dessert !! lovely one !!

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Sensible Vegetarian said...

Lovely one Kaveri, yearning for some Sun and warmth and this bowl now.

Fairy Garden said...

Lovely dear, same pinch because ours is also a mango fruit loving family. And now I have your recipe to be made sometime.

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Hari Chandana P said...

Very healthy and delicious recipe. looks awesome !!
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Sobha Shyam said...

wow, sure a treat to eyes n tastebuds Kaveri..looks absolutely yum..i am trying this out for sure :)

Jayanthi said...

Love Mangos ...such a healthy desert. I'm all ready with a bowl and spoon.

Julie said...

Thanx for linking it to the event!

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Myvegfare said...

OMG!!, That's very delicious, just to think of all those fruits and nuts, that would be my bowl.., what a treat to the eyes and warmth to the mind.., Yummy yumm....

Vidhya said...

Fruit salads are my absolute favorite and if there is mango in ask no more.Delicious dessert.

Shylaja said...

Perfect for summer. Looks super delicious. Nice clicks...

Anjali Bapna Shukla said...

What lovely clicks!! I fell in love with those pomegranate pearls on top. :)
Thanks for linking, dear. :)

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