Mango granita

GRANITA / ITALIAN ICE –

Is like Indian gola – crushed /shaved ice drizzled with artificial flavours and sometimes topped with condensed milk .Granita is a form of semi frozen dessert .It is made from fruits crushed with lemon juice + water [ optional ] + sweetening agent like  sugar / honey / sugar syrup .The texture may be grainy or smooth .Instead of  natural fruits , we can use  fruit juices or fruit puree .Granitas are frozen for 2 hrs, then they are removed from freezer ,mixed a bit with a fork and again frozen for 2 or 3 hrs .It should not freeze like hard ice , it should be like ice flakes or shavings .

MANGO GRANITA

INGREDIENTS

• Ripe Mango cubes – 3 or 4 cup
• Sugar – 1 or 2 tbsp depending on the sweetness of the fruit and your taste
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp [optional ]
• Water – 1/4 cup [optional ]

PREPARATION

Peel the ripe mango ,slice it and discard the seed. Chop it into cubes.

METHOD

Take the mango cubes+ sugar + lemon juice + water in a mixie jar and blend it to a smooth mixture .

***Strain it if the mangoes have fibre .

Pour it in a freezer box.

Put it in the freezer and freeze it for 2 or 3 hrs.

Remove and scrape it using a fork or spoon to get a grainy texture.

Again freeze it for 1 or 2 hrs .

Remove and again scrape it .

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with mint leaves .

Serve it chilled – sprinkle little chaat masala or black salt .

*** you can also drizzle condensed milk while serving .

NOTES

1. Sugar has to be adjusted as per your taste and sweetness of sugar.
2. If the mangoes have fibres ,then please strain it .
3. Give a twist by making with condensed milk instead of sugar .
4. Sprinkling black salt while serving enhances the taste.
5. If you don’t have mangoes ,you can make it using any store bought mango juice like frooti or slice.

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