Mango Jelly with Agar Agar

Bangalore was melting when I made this. Mango jelly takes about 15 minutes of work, then the fridge does the rest. I used agar agar, so it is fully vegetarian with no gelatin.

The jelly is made with Raw Pressery Alphonso mango juice, a few drops of cardamom essence and a pinch of saffron, then topped with a layer of Epigamia mango Greek yogurt.

Mango Jelly

Quick Details
Makes: 3 ramekins
Setting time: 2 hours, plus 1 hour chilling
Diet: Vegetarian

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Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 teaspoon agar agar powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 drops cardamom essence I used Ossoro
• 1 pinch saffron
• 2 1/2 cups mango juice I used Raw Pressery Alphonso
• 1 pack mango Greek yogurt I used Epigamia

Instructions

 

• Bloom the agar agar. With the heat off, add the agar agar and water to a pan. Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes.
• Cook. Take it to the heat and stir. Add the cardamom essence and saffron. Stir for 4 minutes and bring to a boil.
• Add the mango juice. Pour in the mango juice, mix and take off the heat.
• Set. Pour into ceramic ramekins, about 1 cup each. Leave at room temperature for 2 hours to set, then chill for an hour.
• Top. Spread the mango Greek yogurt over each jelly.
• Unmould. Cover the ramekin with a warm, damp towel, loosen the edges with a wooden skewer and turn out onto a plate.

Video

Keyword Mango Jelly, Agar Agar, Summer Dessert, Raw Pressery

Tips for the Best Mango Jelly

• Let the agar agar bloom in the water for 5 minutes before heating.
• Bring the agar agar to a full boil. It only sets once it has boiled.
• Let the jelly set at room temperature first, then chill it.
• To unmould, wrap the ramekin in a warm, damp towel and loosen the edges with a skewer.

Storage

Keep the jellies covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh mango pulp?
Yes. Blend it smooth and thin it with a little water to the same quantity.

Can I use gelatin instead?
You can, but agar agar keeps it vegetarian and sets faster.

Make this on the next hot afternoon and tell me how it turned out. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.