Mango and Pineapple Sorbet

Hello! Hello! Not gonna get into the "its been horribly long' mode.. Can't end up doing that everytime. So I'm getting straight to the point. Mango and Pineapple Sorbet. We've entered a full-fledged summer here in Mumbai. It's so terribly hot and its only going to get worse in the course of the month. What better than a refreshing sorbet to beat the heat. The only good thing that comes with Indian summers is Mangoes!!  Hence, they were the obvious choice of flavour. Though still expensive, I've welcomed them with open arms. We all would. It's the king of fruits after all. Not to forget we all have our childhood summer memories linked to some juicy, juicy mangoes. You might be wondering why the pineapple bit comes in. That's because I didn't want frozen aamras (mango juice) in the name of a sorbet. The tartness of the pineapple complements the fleshy sweetness of the mango well and gives it a nice twist. Feel free to experiment with different fruit flavours!

This recipe is super easy. Barely any ingredients. I whipped it up after another stupid day at the office. Stopped by the market after work to pick up some pineapple. Found a vendor selling ready, packaged slices of the same and that was perfect for me. Cooking should be kept hassle-free and I wasn't going to waste time (or energy, honestly did not have the patience) in peeling and cutting up the fruit. So ready slices it was and I was on my way. The only thing that takes up the hours here is the freezing of the sorbet. I'd leave it overnight for best results. 


While I'm at it, let me educate you on some of the many great things about a sorbet. It's devoid of any dairy products so works great if you're lactose intolerant. Also, the absence of dairy products means its much lighter to consume. You don't have to feel guilty about reaching out for extra scoops! A sorbet also acts as a palate cleanser, especially after you've had a heavy, greasy meal. So, go ahead, make yourself and your loved ones a refreshing sorbet. Everyone deserves one in this heat ;)

Mango and Pineapple Sorbet

Ingredients:
100 gm caster sugar
Juice of 2 limes and grated zest of 1
1/2 pineapple, cut into chunks
2 mangoes cut into chunks
200 ml water


Method:

1. In a pan, mix the caster sugar, lime juice, lime zest with 200 ml water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes and them cool. 
2. Add the cooled mixture to the cut up fruit and mix in a blender. Mix till completely smooth.
3. Freeze for atleast 4 hours or till firm.
4. Scoop out and serve!