Mango Rice — हापूस आंब्याचा भात

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 1 cup Alphonso mango pulp (fresh)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1.5 cups coconut milk (or water)
• 2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 small stick cinnamon
• Cardamom powder
• Sliced cashews and raisins

Method

1. Wash and soak the Basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. Heat ghee in a pot. Fry cashew slices and raisins until golden and set aside.
3. In the same ghee, add cloves and cinnamon. Add the soaked rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add coconut milk (or water) and cook the rice until 90% done.
5. Stir in Alphonso mango pulp and sugar. Cook on low heat, covered, for 8-10 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat, mix in cardamom powder and fried cashews/raisins. Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Health Benefits

• Alphonso Mango: High in Vitamin A and antioxidants which support skin and eye health.
• Energy Rich: Good source of carbohydrates and easily digestible calories.

Summary

Hapus Amba Bhat (Alphonso Mango Rice) is a royal sweet rice delicacy from coastal Maharashtra. Coconut milk and mango pulp infuse the Basmati rice with tropical fragrance and rich sweetness.