Maharashtra Day 2024 Recipe: Beat the Heat This Summer With Delicious Aamras!

Maharashtra Day is marked every year on May 1 by the people of the state. The day commemorates the existence of the state following the enactment of the Bombay Reorganisation Act on May 1, 1960. The demand of an individual state was first made by The Sanyukt Maharashtra Andolan. The occasion is also known as Maharashtra Diwas or Maharashtra Din.

Before the Bombay Reorganisation Act came into effect, there existed Bombay, which included people speaking four major languages – Kutchi, Gujarati, Marathi and Konkani. With the introduction of the act, the erstwhile Bombay province got divided into two states on the basis of the language that people spoke, namely Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Those speaking Marathi and Konkani became a part of Maharashtra, while those who spoke Kutchi and Gujarati became a part of Gujarat.

As the day is significant for the people of Maharashtra, what can be a better way to celebrate it than by making something delicious that too with mangoes? In this scorching summer, relish the Maharashtrian aamras and make your day even more special. Here’s a simple recipe to whip up this delightful summer treat at home.

Celebrate Maharashtra Day 2024 with Sweet Aamras! Easy Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• Ripe Mango: 1 kg
• Sugar: 1 cup (as per taste)
• Cold milk: 2.5 cups
• Saffron: 1/4 tablespoon
• Pinch of cardamom powder (optional)
• 2-3 ice cubes

Step-By-Step Guide To Make

1. Take ripe mangoes, wash them and dry them thoroughly.
2. Now, take a sharp knife and carefully peel the mangoes.
3. Roll the mango well by placing it between your palms and extract the mango pulp in a vessel.
4. Following this, cut the mangoes into small pieces and blend the mango pulp in the mixer for a smoother consistency.
5. If the aamras feels too thick, add cold milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
6. Then, add sugar as per your preference and grind it well.
7. After this, add a pinch of cardamom and saffron strands to the paste and grind it one more time.
8. Add ice cubes or refrigerate your aamras for some time to cool down. And voila!

Your Maharashtrian Aamras is ready to be served.

Enjoy this refreshing homemade Aamras with pooris or chapati for a complete Maharashtrian experience!