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India is well recognised as a producer of the world's finest mangoes. Almost every Indian state has its native mango species. Ardent aficionados of the king of fruits are always on the search for exquisite and exotic varieties of mangoes. In the summer, mangoes develop their signature sweetness and flavour. Let's try the best seven mangoes India has to offer this summer.
| Ranita Ray
Mar 28, 2023
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The Alphonso mango is often considered the most regal of all fruit varieties. This mango from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, is unrivalled when it comes to aroma, sweetness, creaminess, and flavour. The thin, tough skin belies the soft, succulent inside. Because the stone or seed is smaller, the pulp yield is much higher than in many other mango varieties. They contain a lot of vitamin A.
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Mango lovers will find paradise in Varanasi, as the region is flush with the delicious Langra variety. In season from June to July, Banarasi Langra mangoes have an irresistible flavour. When you're enjoying your langra, be sure to get entertained and enlightened by the locals as they recount the tale of the farmer responsible for cultivating this particular variety of mango.
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Famed as the "King of Mangoes in South India," this variety may be found in markets around the region. The pulp is gorgeous and golden in colour, and it is sweet and juicy without any fibrous aftertaste. There are plenty of vitamins A and C in bainganpalli.
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The Chausa mango has its roots in the western parts of Uttar Pradesh. When ripe, the fruit has a rich golden-yellow colour. There is no detectable fibre in the pulp, which makes it incredibly aromatic and tasty. The unique flavour and aroma of the chausa fruit make it a popular commodity. It has the highest vitamin C content of any mango variety.
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The dasheri mango grows the best in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The peach-coloured, fibre-free pulp of a Dasheri mango is famous for its intoxicating aroma and delightful flavour. The skin has a yellowish-green hue and is semi-thick, smooth, and leathery in texture. Vitamins and minerals, including C, A, E, iron, and calcium, are abundant.
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Mangoes from the Nawabi town of Murshidabad in West Bengal are some of the most sought-after in the world. Murshidabad is a significant mango-producing and exporting region in India due to the prevalence of varieties such as the Kishan Bhog, Himsagar, Nawabpasand, and Begumpasand. The best time to get a Himsagar mango is in May or early June.
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Gujarati Kesar mangoes from the Girnar foothills are the best in the world, earning them the title "Queen of Mangoes." They contain high concentrations of the antioxidant vitamins A, B6, C, and E. This variety is easily recognisable by its saffron-hues pulp and distinctive taste. For this reason, it got its moniker, i.e., kesar.
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