With mangoes in abundance this season, enjoy the goodness of this nutritious fruit with the cooling effects of sago pearls

Mango: High in Vitamin C, folate & beta-carotene in addition to variety of nutrients.

Sago: Gluten free, cooling and antioxidant, reduces inflammation and improves immunity.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 Mangoes
• 1 cup sago
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup crystal sugar
• ½ tsp salt optional

1. Bring 3 cups water to boil in a saucepan, add the sago and cook for ten minutes.
2. Switch off the flame and leave covered for ten minutes. 
3. Drain and add the sago to a bowl of cold water to rinse. Drain. 
4. Add the sago pearls along with the coconut milk, water and crystal sugar and salt to a pan and cook on medium flame till sugar dissolves and mixture thickens a little. 
5. Remove from flame and leave to cool. 
6. Chill till ready to serve.
7. Chop or slice the mangoes and reserve, before serving top with mango slices or pieces. 
8. If you wish, puree some mango pieces and add the puree to the sago pudding and mix,
9. Top with chopped or sliced mangoes.
10. Garnish with candied fruit if desired.