I am not a summer person. Especially not ‘summers in India’ person. Because here, chubhti, jalti garmi means more sweat than there is water on earth, power cuts, and a toxic obsession with AC ki hawa.
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But, the one and only thing that makes crazy Indian summers worth it, is aamras.
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*Just the thought of it gives me foodgasms!*
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Aamras is technically mango puree. It is a sweet dish made with mango pulp and is traditionally a part of Gujarati cuisine.
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But for me, it is a reminder of my childhood, the hope that there are still good things in the world, and undoubtedly better than any ice-cream or cold drink ever created.
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I was only ten and had traveled to Mumbai to meet my grandparents when I first tasted aamras. That was the day I decided to improve my vocabulary because delicious seemed inadequate to describe what the first taste of aamras felt like.
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To date, I struggle to put into words the feeling of consuming a dish that elevates the taste of mangoes to manna from heaven.
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And no, mango smoothies, mango drinks, mango ice-cream, or even aam panna just can’t compare to the wonderful, rich flavor of aamras.
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For someone like me, who is not a fan of sweet dishes or fruits, aamras offers just the right amount of sweetness, while still retaining the essence of mango.
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Much like how historically, a queen has been better without a king, IMHO aamras is better without accompaniments. But aamras, with its thick texture, is often consumed with pooris or paranthas.
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Yes, summertime in India means orange bars and golas that color your tongue, chill you to the core, and then leave you with a sore throat. And of course, it’s all worth it.
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But aamras goes one step ahead. It satisfies your soul and is not frowned upon by the parents. It’s like that one friend who all the parents liked.
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It’s like the mythical unicorn, only, aamras is very real, very easily available (thanks mummy, aap ke world ke best cook ho), and comes with a no-calorie count. At least for me.
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Kyunki aamras pyaar hai. And all is fair in love!