First of all, I would like to apologize to all of you for not being able to visit your spaces regularly in past few days.The reason- I m trying to stand straight for past one week.I have watery eyes and I m sneezing almost every second..its the pollen allergies.The weather in Vegas is swinging from extremely warm one day, cloudy the second to cool & windy the third.I had put back all my wollens last weekend, only to take them out again two days back.Its like one of those week when if you dont wear a wollen, you ll shiver and if you do,you ll sweat profusely. To make matters worse,its too windy, harsh winds laden with pollen.I was never allergic to them but I guess the levels in the air are too much. However not all is bad, the flower buds have opened,the other day I got up at 5 a.m. and heard sweet chirps of the birds from the trees right across my patio coz the leaves have re appeared on the tree branches to nestle them.Everyone is in a mood to enjoy the weather as long as it lasts.Spring is here…the season of revival and happiness.
For those of you whose part of the world is still covered in white, I know that you will give me the most horrid look after reading the title of this post.. almost at the point of getting irritated with the word “spring”.But, I can qualify my part of the world as spring[y] and I m really trying to enjoy it amid the allergies.See, even some of my home grown plants have bloomed.Its no longer those mornings when I want to be in the bed for long,covered under the quilt, I want to put on my shoes and go off for a run.The freshness in the air is intoxicating.It really is ..trust me.
I waited months for this marigold plant to bloom.I was so happy when the first bud opened its shell.I bought this small sapling way back in in September.It remained almost dead for few months but I kept on watering.Spring came and waved the magic wand!
Coming to food talk now,I feel that my appetite has become better, I want to relish the spring treasures around me.A welcome break from frozen and cold storage fruits and vegetables.We are so enthusiastic to include fruits in our diet and I am baking a lot with fresh fruits these days.Its a fruitful joy 
I have already made a couple of easy sorbets in past two weeks.This is one of them.Nothing can beat the freshness that fruits bring to the table, in any form.So how are all you guys enjoying your spring?Do you also feel the same?
Why I make a sorbet? Me and P are a little weird.We eat ice cream in the midst of december and we sip soups in June.Its actually about ultimate fondness for few food items. I personally feel that ice cream tastes better in winters and P feels that there’s nothing better than sipping on warm soup in an air conditioned room in summers.Do you also do such keep any of such eating habits?
P ensures that our freezer never runs out of the ice cream.He is a big big fan of icecreams and sorbets.Infact, there is hardly a dinner which is not followed by a small scoop for him.And can you believe I do not have a ice cream maker as yet.I just keep on putting it off and off.I do not feel a dying need to buy one.I feel that to put it to use,I will make ice creams more often then and all that blah about calories and crap.You see sometimes out of sight, out of mind works.
When it comes to fruits, like most indians,mangoes top our favorite list.There is something unbeatable about the taste of indian mangoes.If I may say so, there’s no other food item that I miss more in US – okay may be indian street food [chaat] at times. You tell me one place where I can get good quality, juicy, fleshy and sweet[ even sour, raw, anykind ] mangoes, and trust me we are ready to drive miles to get them.If we get to know that any of the friend or relative is coming from or going to India,we ensure that they get us atleast one box.
This time we were lucky, we didnt have to drive far, we got a box of ripe mangoes at Costco. My eyes caught the fresh, vibrant yellow calling out my name from far away and I ran rushing towards the aisle.I just had to grab few boxes ..there was no other option.I wish someone could describe the glee in my eyes at that time. It was so mango(ey)
After eating to our heart’s satisfaction with cereal in breakfast,in lunch with salad and just slices as dessert after dinner, I had a few left which I turned into this easy sorbet.Fuss free and clean flavors with simple ingredients and you are done.Adding basil- okay that was the result of my hyperactive mind when working with mangoes and peeping out of the window to the patio and seeing my home grown pot…which is thankfully still alive till the temperatures dont shoot out here.. Basil took the flavor to a level that I cant describe and accentuated the freshness of the sorbet.I kept the sorbet less sweet coz thats how we like it.You can adjust the quantity.Infact, I think adding any sort of herb basil or mint will definetely add a layer of taste to the sorbet.
Ingredients [Makes 1 quart]
- 4 large, ripe mangoes [approx 2 lb ]
- 1 /2 cup simple basil syrup [recipe below] [adjust to taste, quantity depends on how sweet your mangoes are]
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp vodka [optional]
Method:
- Put the container in which you plan to freeze the sorbet in the freezer to chill.I used an air tight plastic storage container.
- Peel and chop the flesh the mango into cubes.
- Make the basil simple syrup[ recipe below].Allow it to cool.The recipe makes 1 cup of syrup but you will need only 1/2 cup for this recipe.
- Once cooled, in a blender combine all the ingredients except zest and process until smooth. You can adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your desired sweetness.
- Stir in the lemon zest into the blend.
- Pour into the chilled container and return to the freezer.Check back in an hour and stir the frozen edges back in. You will need to do this 5-6 times after every hour.
- Let freeze overnight or for atleast 6 hours until firm.The resulting sorbet will be quite soft.
Note: If you have an ice cream maker, your life is much easy.Put it to work according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Basil Simple Syrup [Makes 1 cup]
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 packed basil leaves, finely chopped
In a small sauce pan bring sugar and water to a boil.Add the basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.Pour into a cup and refrigerate until cold.Do not drain the basil leaves.
I have adapted the recipes and tips on sorbet making without ice cream maker from here and here.
Enjoy!
Sending this to Hearth n Soul #41
Looks very fresh and cheery Tanvi! I adore anything mango, I’ll just have to wait a few months to give this a go as the weather in Sydney is well into autumn and very cool
One of my favorite sorbet is lemon and basil! And I love mango. This looks great and just the right consistency. And I’m self proclaimed biggest fan of mango! Great job Tanvi.
Oh…I hope you’re feeling better by now. Pollen allergies aren’t fun at all.
This mango basil sorbet looks so refreshing! I can eat the whole container all by myself! LOL I love these yellow mangoes too….they are the sweetest thing in the world. I always get boxes from the Asian markets whenever they are available. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I sure will try it cos just like you, I don’t have an ice cream machine but can’t live without ice cream.
Amy
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I like the idea of adding a basil simple syrup, I bet the syrup would be great in lemonade too. You need to get yourself an ice cream maker though! Seriously, just do it, you won’t regret it. The quality of the ice cream you can make is worth it, and you don’t have to make high fat stuff you can make sorbets or frozen yogurt too.
I’m so sorry you’ve been feeling under the weather sweetie! Hope those allergies clear themselves up soon!
Those are some beautiful mangoes…I just picked some up too recently, actually, and definitely would love to try this sorbet! Looks so refreshing.
hope you are feeling better by now. the mango sorbet looks tempting.
Even i too have allergy, take care Tanvi..Btw sorbet looks soo refreshing and catchy..
this looks delicious!!! i wouldn’t mind eating some right now~~~!!!
What a refeshing post- literally! Sorbet looksso smooth and yum and I like the addition of basil here. Woman, you need to get yourself an ice cream maker though. You NEED one!
Wow! I love this combo – mango and basil! I seriously love sorbet and this really is something I want to make, I could image the taste of mango! Thanks for sharing!
This looks wonderful! And so eay. I might make a double batch of basil simple syrup too – perfect for cocktails and iced tea!
omg that first pic is mind blowing..i cant get enough of yellow seriously
Your sorbet looks divine and so silkily smooth. I love the idea of the basil syrup too. Such a lovely combination. By the way, I agree with Sylvie, an investment in an ice cream maker is worth it.
Sorry to hear about your allergies. I know how horrible they can be. I hope you feel better soon.
By the way, I didn’t know you were from Vegas. I’m heading there in May, as part of our trip to the United States. I can’t wait.
Wow, this sorbet looks amazing.
Your pictures are stunning. Big sigh… We are headed into winter, only a few days of the cooler weather and already I am craving summer treats like this gorgeous sorbet.
I hope you feel better soon!
Simply stunning!! Your mango sorbet looks so refreshing…I wish I had a bowl right now.
Your sorbet looks yummy and heavenly. Could wait for hours together just to have a spoonful.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Finally we can see some sunlight here this week. The mango sorbet combo with basil sounds delicious. Take care of ur allergie!
What a gorgeous looking Sorbet…loved all ur clicks they are so perfect:)
Wow I love that colour and mangoes are just so delicious when they’re in season!
I too a mad fan of mango, love them like crazy. mango sorbet looks awesome perfect for the season.
That looks so refreshing!
Haha, I guess I need to go to Costco. You have started a mango craving for me
The sorbet looks very delicious, and pretty healthy for a sweet treat…
i can never get enuf of mangoes!! your sorbet looks so smooth and delicious! i didnt know that it is this easy to make sorbet without an ice cream maker! (like you, i wanted to get one but it’s not absolutely essential…i know i will just pack in more calories with it…sigh!)
Tanvi, your mango sorbet looks ridiculously delicious! I LOVE mangoes, and like you, I will do everything to get my hands on really ripe, fresh ones. This sorbet would be the perfect finish to your phenomenal looking vegetable biryani, which I must try.
This looks really good!
My son is exactly the same. Yesterday I took him to the eye-doctor because his eyes were like Stallone’s in Rocky, after he was beaten up by The Russian guy lol. Hang in there it will pass soon, I know it is a pain. This sorbet looks delicious and I ams ure it made you feel better!
Oh wat a treat for eyes and taste buds (mango slurp) i’m so jealous that you are enjoying all greens and blossoms
we are still in -14 range! brrr enjoy darling!
Yes, summer has arrived and your post is the best way to announce to the world! Love the color, texture and the presentation. Awesome clicks, Tanvi.
What a lovely recipe
I love fresh locally grown peaches the way you love mangoes. Sadly, since I’m one of those pathetically still-chilly gals living in the midwest, we have a short peach season during which I cram them into every recipe I can possibly find! This looks like it would be delicious as-is AND translate well to my faves!
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Mango sorbet looks yummy…beautiful cliks..
I love the addition of basil or mint to this! Just kicked up this delicious looking sorbet to a whole new level!
I’ve wondered where you’ve been and how you are – but I have been MIA (but making up for it, now) too. Still deep into the throws of planning the local food conference here. This recipe looks absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to make it. Melt snow melt. Come spring come… this is the longest winter I can every remember in my entire life.
Valerie
Happy Spring! Your flowers are gorgeous and so is this sorbet, wonderful!
The vibrant colour of your mango sorbet is as beautiful as your marigold!
Adding the basilic syrup is a great idea. I have tried on pinapple sorbet and it was yummy, so I bet mango must be delicious,too!
great sorbert and hope your allergies get better soon hugs
thanks for coming down under with me
Tanvi you are definitely saying hello to spring with this post. The sorbet looks absolutely amazing, colorful, and delectable. The flowers and all the colors always match the sorbet very nicely. I love this spring post. Hope you’re doing well girl
That is a beautiful mix of flavors – Mango and basil – I have a crate of mexican mangoes ready to make pie with – A lovely spring break project with my daughter – thanks and wonderfully colorful post
Made the hara channa recipe you sent me recently! Thanks
Thank you everyone for dropping by.Happy Spring to all of you!
beautiful! who doesn’t love mangos-this sorbet is so refreshing. once pakistani/indian mangoes are in the shops, I’ll definitely make this.
Your food, flowers and photos are all STUNNING. I love mango as well. It is such a delicious fruit and you made excellent use of it.
This is a beautifully mango sorbet, one of my favorite fruit. The basil does give a good contrast in taste.
Mangoes and vodka? Why not! YUM!
Sorbet looks divine…Fabulous clicks…
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This looks absolutely amazing…and so simple! I am definately going to try and make it this weekend – but with Mexican mangoes
Although I agree wtih you on Indian mangoes…I grew up in Singapore and everytime my dad’s friends or business associates flew in from India, during ‘mango season’ they would bring a box for us, and they were just amazing! loving your blog!
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This looks very pretty. I hope you’re feeling better by now. I have some left over mango( I posted mango recipe on my blog also) so I would like to make this sorbet. I think using basil is very unique and sounds refreshing.
Very refreshing! I read ur post a few ays before & I made this at this moment actualy… haha ha!
Thx for the recipe!
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