Mango and rose malai pots recipe

Method

1. Crush the biscuits in a food processor or place in a food bag and bash with a rolling pin. Mix in the butter until it resembles wet sand. Line the base of each bowl with 2 tbsp of the buttery crumbs until well packed and place them in the fridge to set; about 30 mins.
2. Take the bowls out when set. Whisk the vege-gel powder into 300ml of cold water in a pan until dissolved and then heat, whisking until nearly boiling. Pour in the mango pulp, whisking well to combine, then pour the mixture into each bowl evenly. Place them back in the fridge to set. This takes at least 3 hrs. Leave overnight if possible.
3. When ready to serve, crush the cardamom seeds to a fine powder, then add to the whipping cream with rose water and icing sugar and whisk until it forms a soft peak. Fill a piping bag and ice the top of the pots or simply spoon over, wiping the edges clean with a damp kitchen paper.
4. Top with the pistachios. If using, scatter over dried rose petals or pop on a bed of fresh rose petals, to serve. These will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

• Tip: You’ll need 10 individual portion deep dessert bowls, wine glasses or jars.

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