Name: Mango Dessert Recipes Special: Easy ~Mango Halwa~ Recipe
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Cornstarch (cornflour) For the cornstarch slurry; ½ cup Water; 1½ cups Mango puree or pulp (fresh or tinned) For the halwa; ¾ cup Sugar; 5 tbsp Ghee (added in stages); ½ tsp Ground cardamom; ¼ cup Mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, pistachios)

Question 1

Q: What spices go well with mango?

Accepted Answer

Cardamom, lime, saffron, chilli powder, ginger, vanilla and mint complement mango’s sweetness and add a depth of flavour to mango dessert recipes.

Question 2

Q: Is mango good for heart patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in moderation, as mango provides fibre, potassium, and antioxidants that support heart health, but excess intake may raise sugar levels.

Question 3

Q: What should not be mixed with mango?

Accepted Answer

Avoid combining mango with heavy dairy or overeating after meals; traditionally, fish and bitter foods are also discouraged in some diets.

Question 4

Q: Which is the tastiest mango in India?

Accepted Answer

The Alphonso mango is widely considered the tastiest due to its unmatchable sweetness, smooth texture, and aroma, though varieties like Kesar mango and Dasheri mango are also popular.

Mango halwa