mango pudding , thai style mango pudding with coconut milk

Directions

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   first rinse and then peel 2 medium sized mangoes. chop them and in a mixer or blender jar. use ripe and sweet mangoes.then add 3 tablespoons sugar. sugar can be added less or more depending on the sweetness of mangoes. since the mangoes i used were very sweet, i added 3 tablespoons.blend till smooth. keep aside.in a small pan, take 2 tablespoons chopped agar agar strands. do chop the strands as small as possible with scissors. long strands are difficult to dissolve.add cup water.keep the pan on low to medium-low flame.gently begin to heat this agar agar+water mixture. keep on stirring at intervals.let the solution come to a boil. when the solution is boiling, keep on stirring so that the strands are dissolved properly in the water.once the strands have dissolved in the water then you will see a smooth jelly like liquid.wait for 20 seconds and then add the agar agar solution in the jar containing the mango puree. scrape of agar agar solution from the sides and add this also.add cup thick coconut milk.blend again till smooth.pour the mango pudding mixture in bowls. level the pudding with a spatula.cover the bowls with a lid or seal with aluminium foil. refrigerate and let the mango pudding set for 4 to 5 hours or overnight.serve mango pudding chilled as a dessert. while serving, you can add some berries, dry fruits or mango cubes on top.