Homemade Mango Frooti Recipe (Fresh Mango Drink Like the Original)
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Mango Frooti Recipe is a refreshing, sweet-and-tangy Indian drink made with ripe mangoes, green mangoes, sugar, and water. Make it at home using my easy recipe. It tastes like the store-bought one, minus the harmful colors and preservatives.
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy trying: Mango Banana Smoothie, Mango Magic Tropical Smoothie, Mango Iced Tea, and Mango Juice.
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Mango Frooti is a popular Indian mango drink introduced by Parle Agro in 1985. It is made using concentrated mango pulp, water, and sugar, and is widely recognized for its bright yellow color and refreshing taste.
Ask any kid in India if they like Mango Frooti, and the answer will be yes in most cases. Growing up, this drink was one of my favorites: sweet, tangy, and refreshing. We sisters would get to drink one Tetra Pak a day during summer vacations.
Now, this drink is super addictive, but like any other packaged beverage, it is also loaded with artificial colors, preservatives, and whatnot. So, when Bhavye was growing up, I figured out how to make Mango Fruity at home. The taste is identical to the real thing.
This homemade version is much better than the packaged one, as
- It is freshly prepared.
- Much more economical
- Uses high-quality ingredients
- Free of preservatives and artificial colors
- Sugar can be controlled.
Sip Frooti mango juice on a hot summer day or serve it for your parties, get-togethers, or barbecue parties. You can also use it to make mocktails and cocktails.
Ingredients
- Ripe Mangoes – I prefer Alphonso or Kesar mangoes, as they are bright orange, sweet, less fibrous, and juicy. You can use any ripe, juicy mango you like, but make sure it is bright orange, sweet, and less fibrous. You can also use frozen mangoes to make this drink. They are easily available in the freezer section of any Indian grocery store.
- Raw Mangoes – The addition of raw mangoes gives a slight tanginess to the drink.
- Sugar – You will need white granulated sugar. You can adjust it according to your taste.
- Citric Acid – It gives the drink a nice tang. If citric acid is unavailable, you can substitute it with lime or lemon juice.
- Others – You will also need water and salt to make the mango frooti recipe.
How To Make Mango Frooti
Cook The Mangoes
You can cook the mangoes in a traditional stovetop pressure cooker or an Instant Pot. I am sharing both methods below.
In A Stovetop Pressure Cooker
Step 1: Add 2 cups of peeled and cubed ripe mangoes and ½ cup of peeled and cubed raw mangoes to a stovetop pressure cooker.
Step 2: Add 1 cup of room-temperature water.
Step 3: Pressure cook for two whistles over high heat.
Step 4: Remove the cooker from the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
In An Instant Pot
- Add 2 cups of peeled and cubed ripe mangoes and ½ cup of peeled and cubed raw mangoes to an Instant Pot.
- Add 1 cup of room-temperature water.
- Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 2 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.
Make The Sugar Syrup
Step 5: Add 1 cup of granulated white sugar and 1 cup of room-temperature water to a pan over medium heat.
Step 6: Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 7: Cook for 3-4 minutes until the syrup is slightly thickened.
Step 8: Remove the pan from the heat. Cool the syrup for 10 minutes.
Make Frooti
Step 9: Transfer the cooked mangoes to a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 10: Pass this puree through a fine-mesh strainer.
Step 11: Add the following ingredients and stir well.
- sugar syrup
- 2 cups of chilled water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon citric acid
Step 12: Serve frooti mango drink over a few ice cubes.
Pro Tips By Neha
You can adjust the sugar to the sweetness of the mangoes and your personal taste. Add more sugar if the mangoes are not sweet enough, or if you like a sweeter drink. This customization is what I like best about this homemade mango frooti recipe.
Never cook the mangoes and sugar together. If cooked together, the sugar will prevent the mangoes from becoming too soft.
Storage Suggestions
Homemade mango frooti can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Shake well before serving. You can also freeze it in popsicle molds for a fun treat for kids.
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Homemade Mango Frooti Recipe (Fresh Mango Drink Like the Original)
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and cubed ripe mangoes
- ½ cup peeled and cubed raw mangoes
- 2 cups room-temperature water (divided)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 cups chilled water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon citric acid
Instructions
Cook The Mangoes
In A Stovetop Pressure Cooker
- Add ripe mangoes and raw mangoes to a stovetop pressure cooker.
- Add 1 cup of room-temperature water.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles over high heat.
- Remove the cooker from the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
In An Instant Pot
- Add ripe mangoes and raw mangoes to an instant pot.
- Add 1 cup of room-temperature water.
- Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 2 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.
Make The Sugar Syrup
- Add white sugar and 1 cup of room-temperature water in a pan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the syrup is slightly thickened.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Cool the syrup for 10 minutes.
Make Frooti
- Transfer the cooked mangoes to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pass this puree through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Add sugar syrup, chilled water, salt, and citric acid, and stir well.
- Serve over a few ice cubes.