A deliciously light frozen treat with mango and yogurt, spiked with saffron and cardamom…
It has been ages since I last did the Shh Cooking Secretly Challenge, the last one being for November last year. Finally, when I decided to do it this time, life turned the tide on me in the form of a sprained ankle. I was worried as to how I would manage but then this frozen treat peeped onto me from my drafts and voila, my doubt disappeared. 😀
This time, I have Preeti as my partner – I have to drool at her Mango Almond Kulfi. Exactly a year plus a month ago, we had partnered in the frozen treats challenge and it is funny that despite the theme being different this time, I still have a frozen treat. Hehe… OK, I forgot to mention about the theme. Since it is the month of mangoes back home, obviously it had to be the theme, as suggested by Mayuriji – don’t forget to check her Roasted Pineapple Cheesecake. The market over here is slowly coming up with Indian mangoes. Umma had sent a few mangoes with her cousin last month and we literally ate it completely. I am waiting for the Pakistani mangoes to arrive next month to enjoy them in boxes, because they are an affordable treat. 😀 Anyway, if you are wondering which mangoes I used in this recipe, I have used Yemeni mangoes, which are a little fibrous but are absolutely sweet…
Preeti gave me saffron and yogurt as my secret ingredients and since both are there in this recipe, I get the chance to post it. 🙂 I love frozen yogurt, maybe a little more than ice creams, mainly because they tend to make you feel less guilty while enjoying them. 😉 I feel bad that I haven’t tried making them much at home apart from this chocolate version and the strawberry one. So when I had mangoes this time, I had to make frozen yogurt with it. Since I love mango lassi and aamrakand, this felt just like an extension of the same. When using fibrous mangoes, make sure to strain the pulp before using directly. I kept the yogurt to drain well in a muslin cloth lined pan overnight and used it in the frozen yogurt. Since the fat content is less in this dessert, try to make time to whip it at least two times in between to get a smoother fro-yo. While checking out the recipe, do check what Preeti prepared with her secret ingredients of almond and cheese…
Mango Fro-Yo | Mango Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango pulp refer notes
- 750 ml yogurt drained, refer notes
- 250 ml whipping cream cold
- 1/4 tin condensed milk
- 1 fat pinch saffron soaked in 2 tbsp hot water
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, whip the whipping cream till stiff. Add the remaining ingredients and give a good mix. Adjust sweetness with condensed milk.
- Pour into a glass pan with a lid. Refrigerate for one hour.
- Take out and whip the mixture to break all the ice particles. Close and keep back.
- Repeat this process again for the next two hours.
- Chill for another 3 hours till completely set.
- To serve, keep the bowl out for 10 minutes. Scoop and enjoy.
Notes
Rafeeda, hope your ankle is healing well. Mango Frozen Yogurt looks so inviting. Love the creamy texture and what a beautiful colour. I may just try it out with canned mango pulp, can’t wait for fresh ones.
The frozen mango yoghurt looks utterly delectable! Love the beautiful colour and creamy texture.
We love frozen yoghurt in our family, but have never attempted making it at home. With your recipe, I might just do that, before mangoes disappear completely from the market. Thanks for the detailed recipe.
Mango in any form is my favorite. This frozen yogurt is a great summer treat and I love the addition of saffron. YUM!
A beautiful creamy dessert. Amazing color. Looks so inviting. I wish I could grab some off the screen. Loved the addition of saffron.
Rafeeda I hope your ankle is better now. I love the use of mango and yogurt to make this yum frozen dessert. Perfect for the season and love the creamy and the lovely colour.
This frozen mango yogurt looks delectable. My daughter loves everything with mangoes, and I would love to try this for her.
Mango Fro Yo looks wow. I have never made frozen yogurt at home but your recipe is a keeper for the starters.
fro-yo was the biggest craze here too ! the mango flavoured version has come out so well, RAfee !
Wow mango fro yo looks super delicious with lovely presentation. It looks very creamy and melt in mouth. Liked the aroma of saffron and elachi taste in it.
Mango Frozen Yoghurt looks so good and an easy one to make too. Will have to make this one before the season ends for the year.
You truly have the best sweet tooth, Rafeeda. I love the fro yo with mangoes, but haven’t made at home. CanI use drained natural set yogurt or is greek yogurt better?
Using greek yogurt would make it easier, of course! 🙂
Frozen desserts are loved by all . This mango yogurt frozen dessert looks super tempting with Creamy texture and gorgeous color !
Mango frozen dessert looks so creamy and absolutely delicious Rafeeda. I can imagine the divine taste. Hope you are better now. I am going to try this super yummy dessert soon.
Mango Frozen Yogurt looks so good and is an easy one to make dessert too. I will have to make this soon
Rafeeda hope you are feeling better now. Mango Fro yo looks so rich and creamy. Perfect dessert to enjoy in summers.