In India, summer starts in April and last till June. Summer is the season to enjoy the vacation, travel and devour summer special desserts like aamras. During the summer, Aamras, which is mango pulp, is especially popular in the western parts of India.
For a true blue Puneite, summer and aamras go hand in hand and it's considered a crime if you don't partake in it.
What is aamras?
Aamras is created from two Sanskrit words, Aam for mango and Ras for juice. Thus, Aamras literally means mango juice. It is one of the famous summer desserts in India. It is served with either pooris or chapatti. Sometimes, it is served after a meal as a sweet dish only. Moreover, Aamras is an integral part of celebrations like weddings and festivities. In fact, in recent times, people attend Aamras or Mango Mahotsav and enjoy aamras parties with their friends and family to welcome the season of summer with this incredible summer delicacy.
Some interesting facts about aamras
- Traditionally, aamras used to be made by squeezing mangoes with hands by adding little water at a time. In this way, pulpy ( lacchedar ) aamras is prepared and it has authentic taste and flavors. With changing times, now aamras is prepared by using blenders.
- Aamras is the most popular sweet dish in the three states of India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. There are slight variations in the method and taste of aamras in each state. For instance, in Gujarat, it is called “Cari no Ras”. In the Gujarati recipe, dry ginger powder is added to aamras for easy digestion. In Maharashtra, cardamom powder is added to aamras for enhancing flavor. In the Rajasthani aamras recipe, saffron is used to add extra flavor.
- Though aamras can be made by using any variety of mangoes. However, it is recommended to use a sweeter variety of mangoes to get the best result. Alphonso is the best variety for making aamras. You can also use Kesar or Payari mango from Maharashtra to make them.
Why is aamras synonymous with summer vacations?
People wait eagerly for the arrival of mangoes for the whole year and welcome the summer as the “season of mangoes”. Mangoes and aamras make many of us nostalgic as it rekindles memories of enjoying mangoes and aamras with friends and family during summer vacation. Most plucked mangoes from their family orchards and the women in the house made aamras and puri as a delicious summer meal.
However, with growing urbanization, the whole idea of orchards and home-made aamras is fading. Thankfully, to keep the memories and nostalgia alive, many agro-tourism businesses around Pune are actively hosting aamras party or amba mohotsav.
Why Yavat 24 is the best place for aamras party near Pune?
Yavat 24 is an agro tourism destination that is close to nature, making it the perfect place to host your aamras party near Pune. Yavat 24 is just 50 km away from Pune, situated on the Pune-Solapur Road. It is a perfect place for enjoying a summer picnic with your friends and family. The Aamras party meals include pure vegetarian meals and Aamras.
Facilities available at yavat 24?
- Yavat 24 offers clean, modern and popular amenities like fun zones, dining facilities and event venues with fun and relaxing environments. The fun zone includes many interesting activities such as cricket, volleyball, bird watching, children's play area, swimming pools etc.
- We provide pure, vegetarian, home-cooked and hygienic meals made from naturally grown vegetables.
- We also have an in-house dairy farm that provides for the organic milk and milk products needs at Yavat 24.
- Yavat 24 has the capacity to accommodate a large number of guests as per your requirement. We provide affordable and cost-effective packages to keep your expenses within the limit.
- The weather at yavat 24 remains pleasant around the year. It is the perfect place to get a break from the city’s summer heat and enjoy the cooler and pleasant environment amidst lush green trees and the natural beauty of yavat 24.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Yavat 24 is the best place to enjoy your aamras party near Pune. At Yavat 24, you can enjoy aamras thali to ring in Amba Mahotsav or Mango Mahotsav with your friends and family. Additionally, you can consider Yavat 24 as a great place for corporate and social events for hosting family or professional events.