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Mango Sago Pudding/Mango Tapioca Pearls Pudding Since it is mango season we are getting lots of mangoes here. I wanted to try this pudding for quite some time now. It is a humble yet tasty pudding with mangoes and sago/tapioca pearls. Try this you will surely love it Ingredients Sago/Tapioca pearls- 1 cup Ripe Mango- 3 Condensed milk- 1/2 cup Milk-1 cup Sugar- 2-3 tbs Cardamom powder-  1/2 tsp Rose water- a few drops (optional) In a deep heavy bottom pan bring 7-8 cups of water to a boil. Add the sago pearls and gently mix. Leave this to cook in medium flame for 10 minutes. If the water thicken drain out and add more warm water and cook. When the sago pearls are cooked and looks transparent, drain . Transfer the cooked sago pearls into a  bowl of cold water and set aside. Make a puree of diced mangoes, milk, condensed milk and sugar. Transfer this puree into a bowl.Drain off all the water from the tapioca pearls and mix with the mango puree. Mix car...

Chowari/ Sago Pearls Payasam/ Pudding Payasam is very important for Onam Sadhya. It is a delightful treat/ dessert served at the end of the Sadhya/ feast. Today's payasam/pudding is sugary, creamy rich, a dessert made with lots of milk. I think few could resist a warm bowl of payasam to end a  hearty meal.  If you like pal payasam and semiya payasam, you will surely love this payasam too. The payasam has milk and chowari/sago pearls/ tapioca pearls. Have you tried making desserts with sago pearls? They are soft and delicate with a slightly chewy texture and helps thicken puddings. These beautiful white pearls are a must-have in my pantry. I use them for breakfast, snacks, salads, and desserts. The payasam is easy to make and truly delectable. It is perfect for any festive occasion.   Chowari payasam is gently laced with the flavor of ghee and cardamom. Cashew nuts and raisins and fried in ghee/ clarified butter and used as a garnish. The trick to make a perfect sago pa...