Alphonso mango puree: 250 gm Vanilla essence: 3 drops. ... Make mango puree: rinse the peel and chop the mangoes. Add the chopped mangoes to a blender and make a smooth puree, ...

Though India grows more than 1,000 varieties of mangoes, one clearly wears the crown, dubbed "the king of fruits" by the locals: the Alphonso. It's rarely seen here in the U.S., and what a tragedy ...

Alphonso Mango Puree. $13. Snuk Foods. Frozen Chunks and Purée. Food editor Shilpa Uskokovic, who grew up in India, prefers frozen mango purée from brands like Boiron for texture and taste.

To make the topping, soak the gelatine leaf in cold water for 5 minutes until soft and floppy. Pour half of the mango purée into a bowl, add the lime juice and 2 tablespoons cold water.

The beginning of summer in India – indeed, the entire subcontinent – is marked by the beginning of mango season. The combination of soaring temperatures and these sweet, juicy fruit at … ...

I omitted the lime juice and made the pie a third time, wondering if it really would be better with the store-bought ingredients. This time, I shared the pie with friends.