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Mango Kesari Recipe (Mango Sheera)

Mango Kesari (also called Mango Sheera) is a soft, smooth and rich Indian dessert made with semolina (sooji or rava), ghee, sugar, and ripe mangoes. It’s a fruity twist to the traditional Rava Kesari, which is usually made with just sugar and saffron. This version brings in the natural sweetness and aroma of mangoes, making it extra special.
It’s often made during festivals, poojas, vratham days or just when mangoes are in season and you’re in the mood for something sweet and comforting. What I love is that it comes together pretty quickly, usually under 25 minutes and doesn’t need any fancy ingredients. You may have tried Pineapple Kesari or Milk Kesari before, but once you make this mango version, I promise it’ll become one of your go-to recipes during mango season. It’s that good!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 444 kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking pot

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Sooji / Rava / Semolina
  • ½ cup Sugar or adjust
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Ghee
  • 2 large Ripe Mangoes peeled and cubed
  • 10 no Cashews

Instructions
 

  • Pre-Prep (Takes around 5 mins) - Start by peeling and chopping two ripe mangoes. Add the chopped mangoes and sugar to a blender and blend until you get a smooth puree. Heat up some water separately, using hot water speeds up the cooking.Keep all the other ingredients ready: rava, ghee, and cashews — it makes things much easier once you start cooking.
  • Roasting the Rava (5–6 mins) - Heat ghee in a thick-bottomed pan or kadai. Add cashews and fry them till golden. Take them out and set aside. Now, in the same ghee, add rava and roast on low flame. Keep stirring continuously until it smells nice and turns slightly golden, this step adds so much flavor and prevents a raw taste later.
  • Cooking the Base (5–7 mins) - Slowly pour in the hot water while stirring. Be careful, it may splutter a bit. Mix well and continue to stir so that there are no lumps. Let it cook on low heat until the rava absorbs all the water and becomes soft. You’ll see it thicken, that’s what we want.
  • Adding the Mango Puree (Final 5 mins) - Now add the mango puree to the cooked rava and stir it in. Keep the flame low and mix everything well. Let it cook for a few minutes more, just until the mixture thickens a bit more and looks glossy. Add in the fried cashews, mix once, and turn off the flame. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, it’ll thicken and set nicely as it cools.

Notes

Pick Sweet Mangoes: Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavour. If your mangoes are sour, the kesari won’t taste right even with extra sugar.
Don’t Overcook After Adding Mango: Mangoes have a delicate flavour. If you cook them too long, you might lose that lovely fruity smell and taste. Just cook until the mixture comes together.
Low Flame is Your Friend: Always roast the rava on low heat with patience. It prevents raw taste and helps the texture turn out nice and soft.
Storing Leftovers: If you have any leftovers (rare, but possible 😄), store them in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat with a little ghee or a spoon of hot water to make it soft again.

How to Serve It

  • Serve it warm or hot on its own — it's lovely that way.
  • You can top it with a few mango pieces for extra flair.
  • Or, if you’re feeling a little fancy, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream — the combo is amazing!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword kesari, mango
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