It's no secret that actor Deepika Padukone has a voracious appetite, and her mouth-watering Instagram feed is a testament to her culinary indulgences. Over time, the celebrated actress has tantalised our taste buds with glimpses of her foodie adventures, be they in the kitchen or on vacation, while also divulging her favourite comfort foods for all to savour. From comforting south Indian foods to oh-so-delicious desserts, Deepika has often made us slurp by showcasing decadent delicacies on her Instagram feed. With summer in full swing, Deepika once again took to social media to reveal how she’s welcoming the season—the foodie way.
Think of summer foods, and mangoes are definitely one of the first to come to mind, and it seems like this is no different for DP as well. The Gehraaiyaan actor, sharing a picture of freshly-cut mangoes, teased her foodie fans and wrote ‘Tis the season...’ along with a slurping emoji. Don’t we all relate? While Indian summers may be synonymous with heat and perspiration, there's one sweet saviour that reigns supreme—the heavenly mango. As the king of fruits graces its presence during the scorching summer months, suddenly, the sweltering sun seems like a small price to pay for a bite of its luscious, juicy goodness. Take a look at what Deepika shared:
Summers and mangoes go hand-in-hand. The love for mangoes in our country is so great that people not only eat it as a fruit but also consume it by making a variety of dishes out of it. Wondering what you can make with mangoes? We've got some ideas you can try at home.
1. Amarkhand
The desi mango yoghurt, amarkhand, is a delicious mango-flavoured shrikhand, which itself is a smooth dessert made with strained yoghurt and is popular in north India. Combining the fruity freshness of mangoes with the milky creaminess of hung curd, this is a delightful delicacy also flavoured with cardamom.
2. Mango Ice Cream
A classic mango dessert recipe that never fails to delight us! Milk, custard powder, and sugar mixed together with the vanilla essence, along with a blend of cream, castor sugar, mango puree, and chopped mangoes, make this a favourite of kids and adults alike.
3. Mango Phirni
A delicious and creamy Indian pudding made with sweet mangoes and rice, mango phirni is a classic variation of the much-loved north Indian dessert.
4. Aam ka chunda
Aam ka chunda is a unique mango dish from Gujarat made with mango, sugar, and a host of masalas such as red chilli powder, dry mango powder, and asafoetida, among others, that pack a punch of flavour.
5. Mango Lassi
Lassi and mangoes are both summer classics that never fail to impress. The thick beverage made with creamy yoghurt just got a whole lot more refreshing with pulpy, juicy mangoes and crushed ice.