This sweet mango raita is a must-make summer recipe. Not only as a side dish for your Indian meal but a small bowl of it can also be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
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❤️About This Recipe
Not your usual raita: Most of the raita recipes have a few common spices like black salt, roasted cumin powder and sometimes chili powder. While this mango raita has none of these spices. Instead, a little bit of sugar is added. Meaning this is the sweet version of raita and not savory.
Quick & easy to make: Just mix the ingredients and mango raita is ready. It will take only 5 minutes.
Perfect for summer: When mangoes are peak in the season, one should make this mango raita at least once. I’m sure you’ll be hooked. Plus, yogurt is perfect for the summer season as it has cooling properties.
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Mangoes: Always use ripe, sweet, non-fibrous mango. I prefer to use ataulfo mango (Champagne), a fruit from Mexico. Because it is easily available here in the USA. If you’re in India then kesar, Alphonso are good choices.
- Yogurt: Always use chilled yogurt, as mango raita tastes best when served chilled.
- Saffron: It adds a nice flavor plus, it gives the yogurt a nice yellow tinge.
- Sugar: As a sweetener, I have used honey. Instead, you can use regular sugar.
- Sliced almonds: It gives a nice crunch in contrast to soft and juicy mango pieces.
👩🍳Step By Step Photo Instructions
1) Crush a few saffron strands in a bowl using your thumb and finger. Add a teaspoon of warm water. Let this mixture rest while you prep the rest of the ingredients. Saffron will infuse its flavor and color into the water.
2) Take yogurt in a bowl, add saffron-infused water and honey. Whisk until yogurt is smooth and everything is well combined.
3) Add mango pieces and sliced almonds.
4) Mix everything and serve.
💭Expert Tips
- Always use ripe and sweet mango to get the best taste and flavor in the mango raita.
- If not serving right away then keep it in the refrigerator, as it tastes best when served chilled.
- The addition of almonds is optional.
- Storage: This raita stays good for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- It can be served as a side dish with any spicy pulao or veg biryani or any Indian meal that has spicy curry. The sweetness of the raita and the cooling effect of yogurt will soothe your palate from the spices.
- This can be served as an afternoon snack or as a dessert.
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Mango Raita
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain yogurt (dahi or curd), Chilled
- 1 cup Mangoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 strands Saffron dissolved in a teaspoon of warm water
- 1-2 tablespoon Almonds sliced
Instructions
- Crush a few saffron strands in a bowl using your thumb and finger. Add a teaspoon of warm water. Let this mixture rest while you prep the rest of the ingredients. Saffron will infuse its flavor and color into the water.
- Take yogurt in a bowl, add saffron-infused water and honey. Whisk until yogurt is smooth and everything is well combined.
- Add mango pieces and sliced almonds. Mix everything and serve.
Notes
- Always use ripe and sweet mango to get the best taste and flavor in the mango raita.
- If not serving right away then keep it in the refrigerator, as it tastes best when served chilled.
- The addition of almonds is optional.
- Storage: This mango raita stays good for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Tina
Your recipes are amazing. Thank you so much for all the work you are doin. You have made cooking easier for me 🙂
Kanan
Glad to hear this.
Thank you Tina.
Anjana
Hi Kanan long time. Been very busy so don't comment often but do visit the blog often:)) great unusual raita, bookmarked for next office potluck. I am sure it will be a big hit like your other recipes
Kanan
Thank you Anjana. Hope everyone likes it.
N SWAMINATHAN
Excellent raita. Very very tasty. Even small children like this very much
Kanan
Thank you.