Mango Frooti

Would you like to make your own version of the highest selling flavored drink in India, known as mango frooti?

As the name suggests, it is simply a mango juice with just three ingredients, but it is highly nutritious and refreshing, especially during the sweltering summers.

It is a natural drink that you can always prepare in the comfort of your own home.

The pureness of the drink has made it the most sought after in countries like India, Canada, United States,and the United Kingdom.Unfortunately, mango, its main ingredient, is seasonal. So, make sure to take full advantage of it when it is available.

Health Benefits

Rich in iron, vitamins C and A, potassium, and fiber, mango is at the very top of fruits that offer not only delicious summer refreshment, but numerous health benefits. It helps if you are anemic; reduces stress, high blood pressure, and anxiety. It also boosts your immunity thanks to Vitamin C, and prevents a series of heart disorders among pregnant women.

Vitamin A intake ensures that you do not suffer from night blindness and other problems associated with vitamin A deficiency.

Moreover, it helps to deter diabetes. This is because it helps regulate the sugar level of your body, especially if you substitute regular sugar with one of the natural alternatives such as stevia, erythritol, or maltitol. Prepare a huge batch of Mango Frooti and pack in a Vaya Drynk and enjoy an ice-cold treat with colleagues!

Ingredients

ripe mangoes: 2

raw mango: 1

sugar (or the alternatives mentioned above): 1 cup

How To Make Mango Frooti

Instructions

1. Cut the mangoes into small pieces and place the pieces into a pressure cooker, then add one cup of water.

Note: This will make the mango pieces steam. 

2. Pourone cup of water in a pan and add sugar.
   1. Heat until the sugar is completely dissolved in the water.

Note: This is known as the sugar syrup.

3. Wait for the previously steamed mango pieces to cool down.
   1. Blend the mango pieces to createthe mango puree. 

4. Sieve your mango puree.

Note: Doing this removes the mango fibers, so it is optional. 

5. Mix the sugar syrup with the mango puree and you finally have your homemademango frooti! 

6. Before this drink is served, it is always good to add cold water or ice cubes. 

Trivia

You can add a little citric acid to expandthe mango frooti’s life span for almost a week.

With one cup of mango frooti, you have access to over 60% of your daily required Vitamin C and about 40% of vitamin A.