Mango Puree

Mango Puree Recipe– is very easy to make at home. Learn how to make mango puree using 3 different ways with little effort in just 5 minutes. 

You can use this puree or pulp in a number of ways. eggless mango semolina cake, Aamras, Restaurant style Mango Lassi, Mango Mint Raita, Mango milkshake, are some of the recipes using puree or pulp.

Mangoes are full of nutrients especially vit C, a water-soluble vitamin that helps in iron absorption and aids in the immune system.

Apart from vit C, mango provides a small amount of phosphorus, calcium, selenium, lots of fiber, and loaded with antioxidants. 

You can read more about mango nutrition here.

How to choose ripe mango 

While buying mangoes, we need to be a little extra careful. Ripe mangoes will give sweet aroma while pressing them slightly.  

It should be free from any blemishes and bruises. Mangoes come in different colors, sizes, and shapes. But they are not an indication of ripening mango. 

How to clean or prepare mango

First of all, clean and wash them with water and vinegar mixture.

Take 2 cups water & 1 tsp vinegar in a big vessel. Clean in this water, it helps in removing any bacteria over the surface.

Rinse once under running water and pat dry before cutting.

How to cut mangoes

I do cut mangoes in two ways. One way I simply peel the outer skin and then cut them in small pieces one by one.

And second method is to slice the both sides, make cuts and scoop out the cubes.

• Take a sharp or serrated knife and cut lengthwise on either side of the mango.
• Make 3 horizontal and 3 vertical cuts in the flesh of the sliced part. NOTE- be careful not to cut through the skin.
• Push the backside of the sliced mango so that flesh comes out. Scoop out the cubes and discard the outer skin.
• Repeat the same on the other side.
• Peel and cut the remaining part around the seed.
• Discard the fruit skin and seed. Mango pulp is ready in terms of mango chunks.

Using these mango cubes for making mango salsa or strawberry-mango salsa or mango spinach smoothie.

Also, you can add these cubes in overnight soaked oats, oatmeal, mango chia pudding, yogurt granola parfait and yogurt bark.

What does mango puree mean?

In general puree means, any food be it vegetables, fruits or grain, cooked or uncooked, have been cleaned, ground, and sieved for a smooth consistency.

Strained food is called puree.

Mango pulp is mashed or blended and then sieved through to get mango puree.

Is mango pulp and puree the same?

Mango pulp and mango puree both are the part of the fruit.

In both cases, fruit skin and seeds are removed.

The puree is more blended and fine consistency than pulp. To make puree you can use a food processor or hand blender or just use a fork and sieve.

How to make mango puree 

1. First & foremost cut mangoes and scoop out all the pulp/flesh.
2. Add the flesh in a food processor and blend till smooth consistency.
3. mango puree is ready to use.

How can you puree without a food processor? 

No food processor? No problem. You can still make it using hand blender.

1. Just prepare the mango flesh as stated above.
2. Add in a deep dish and blend with a hand blender.

how to puree without a blender 

What if there is no food processor or hand blender available?

In this case, without any equipment, Just scoop out all the mango pulp and cut them into small pieces. Mash them with the help of a fork.

It will be a thick mixture, to make it smooth just strain it and you will get a perfectly fine puree.

Can you make puree using canned mango

Yes, you can make mango puree using canned mangoes too.

If canned mango cubes or mango slice are available, then drain the water and make the puree with a food processor or hand blender.

Can you use frozen mango for puree

Yes, you can use frozen mangoes too for making puree. First thaw them and let them come at room temperature. If any water then drain it.

Make pure either by using food processor or hand blender.

How To Store 

• Room Temperature– It is safe to keep mango puree at room temperature for up to 3-4 hrs depending on the season. In summer it is not advisable to keep for a longer time.
• Refrigerator – fresh puree is safe to consume up to 2-3 days if kept in the fridge. Just transfer it to an airtight glass container and keep it.
• Freezing – You can freeze fresh puree up to 1-2 months or more easily.

Make sure to freeze in portions. Use ice tray to portion and then freeze. So that you thaw only that quantity which is required.

I personally froze this mango puree in an ice tray and used it for one month. The taste was fresh and perfect every time I used it.

how to use mango puree/pulp in recipes

There are a number of ways to use this fresh puree. The same puree can be used in making drinks.

• Mango Lassi– Check this how you can make restaurant-style mango lassi with greek yogurt.
• Mango Milkshake– This is another very easy to make a milkshake at home.
• Mango Raita– Mango Raita or aam ka raita is so refreshing and a delicious raita recipe to make in the summer season
• Eggless Mango cake– Mango pulp folded with semolina, cardamom, and few handful nuts gives you chewy experience with every bite.  
• Aamras– Aamras is very simple dish to serve with pooris. Mango puree flavored with black salt, sugar, roasted cumin powder tastes heavenly.
• Mango Shrikhand– Another quick Indian dessert to make using mango puree. Add in greek yogurt or in hung curd, add saffron, sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits.

You can also make mango cheesecake, Mango phirni, mango kheer, mango parfait, Mango sheera, Mango salsa, mango strawberry salsa, and Mango lemonade.

Raw mango is also used to make mango chutney, Aam Panna & Black Chickpea Salad.

Mango Puree

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Learn how to make mango puree using food processor, hand blender & without any equipment with little effort in just 5 minutes. 

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2

Calories 124 kcal

Equipment

• Food Processor
• Hand Blender
• Fork

Ingredients

  

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• 2 mango medium size mangoes or 2 cup mango cubes

Instructions

 

How to cut mangoes

• Take a sharp or serrated knife and cut lengthwise on either side of the mango.
• Make 3 horizontal and 3 vertical cuts in the flesh of the sliced part. NOTE- be careful not to cut through the skin.
• Push the backside of the sliced mango so that flesh comes out. Scoop out the cubes and discard the outer skin.
• Repeat the same on the other side.
• Peel and cut the remaining part around the seed.
• Discard the fruit skin and seed. Mango pulp is ready in terms of mango chunks.

How to make mango puree using food processor

• First & foremost cut mangoes and scoop out all the pulp/flesh.
• Add the flesh in a food processor and blend till smooth consistency.
• mango puree is ready to use.

How can you puree without a food processor?

• Just prepare the mango flesh as stated above.
• Add in a deep dish and blend with a hand blender.

how to puree without a blender

• In this case, without any equipment, Just scoop out all the mango pulp and cut them into small pieces. Mash them with the help of a fork.
• It will be a thick mixture, to make it smooth just strain it and you will get a perfectly fine puree.

Notes

How To Store 

• In the Fridge – fresh puree is safe to consume up to 2-3 days if kept in the fridge. Just transfer it to an airtight glass container and keep it.
• In the Freezer – You can freeze fresh puree up to 1-2 months or more easily.

 

How to choose ripe mango 

While buying mangoes, we need to be a little extra careful. Ripe mangoes will give sweet aroma while pressing them slightly.  

It should be free from any blemishes and bruises. Mangoes come in different colors, sizes, and shapes. But they are not an indication of ripening mango. 

 

How to clean or prepare mango

First of all, clean and wash them with water and vinegar mixture.

Take 2 cups water & 1 tsp vinegar in a big vessel. Clean in this water, it helps in removing any bacteria over the surface.

Rinse once under running water and pat dry before cutting.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Mango Puree

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 348mg10%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 28g31%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 2240IU45%

Vitamin C 75mg91%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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