From the juicy Dasheri to the exquisite Alphonso, Indians are crazy about mangoes. Most of us wait the entire year just for a chance to sink our teeth into one of them. And the best thing is that the fruit can be made into a plethora of exciting dishes and sides.
Here are 25 different ways you can enjoy the succulent taste of this summer fruit, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner:
Like any meal, we kick things off with some drinks.
1. Mango Smoothie
No evening is complete without one of these.
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2. Mango Lassi
And there’s the Indian version of it.
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3. Aam Panna
Hot summer day = One cool, tall glass.
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4. Alphonso Mango Juice
This one’s a classic!
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Bring on the snacks and side dishes:
5. Sliced Mango
Simple but just as delicious.
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6. Aam Papad
This one is probably the only dish that lasts all year round.
7. Mango Chaat
Ah, the spicey life.
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8. Mango Bread
Breakfast just took care of itself.
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9. Aam ka Murabba
Mango madness in a bottle.
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10. Mango Pickle
A little bit of spice never hurt anyone.
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11. Aamras Poli
A dish best served with puri or chapati.
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12. Mango Jam
Look at it! It’s just asking to be smeared all over a slice of bread.
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13. Mango Chutney
Sweet or sour? This one goes both ways.
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Ready for the main course?
14. Mango Curry
Mangolicious!
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15. Mango Salsa
Hot hot hot!
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16. Mango Raita
Just in case the salsa is too hot to handle.
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17. Mango Chicken Curry
You wouldn’t think it, but mango and chicken go together brilliantly.
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18. Prawn Mango Curry
But even that awesome twosome can’t match up to prawns and mango.
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We love mangoes. And we love sweet dishes. So it makes perfect sense to bring the two together.
19. Mango Shrikhand
Simply beautiful.
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20. Mango Payasam
It’s time to give in.
21. Mango Kulfi
One more. Please?
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22. A Frozen Mango Treat
Just perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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23. Mango Mousse
Where’s my spoon?
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24. Mango Sorbet
Sorbet anyone?
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25. Mango Cake
Care for a slice? Or ten?
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But if all this doesn’t work out, I know where to get my fix of mango madness from . And it looks like even Katrina is as crazy about mangoes as I am.