By Tarishi Shrivastava
April 11, 2024
Finally, mango season is here, and what is better than exploring the various mangoes from across India? Perfect for anything from chutneys to shakes, mangoes are the real reason to love summer.
A variety of mango that looks like a parrot’s beak, this one is green in colour and is slightly sweet and originated in Karnataka's states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Originating in Maharashtra, this mango has a natural, distinct aroma, and the flesh is saffron-coloured. This is the most expensive mango variant.
Grown in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, this mango is red in colour, this variety is sweet and offers a slight tanginess in aftertaste.
This variety is native to Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, and is slightly larger than Alphonso. They are oval, have smooth skin, and are around 14 cm (about 5.51 in) long.
Found in the Ratnagiri region of Maharashtra, this mango is the most famous. Each piece weighs around 150 to 300 grams. It also has a quite dense pulp, which is good for shakes.
In the 16th century, Sher Shah Suri introduced this variant of mango. This mango is named after a town in Bihar, and this variety is characterized by an incredibly sweet pulp and bright yellow skin.
Largely grown in Old Mysuru, Karnataka, and is called Queen of Mangoes. It is best enjoyed in the form of a smoothie or jam.
This is one of the first varieties that hits the market every year has reddish skin and is sour. This variety is used to make Aam Panna and Aamras.
It has a sweet aroma and is native to West Bengal and Orisa. This medium-sized variety weighs between 250-350 grams and has creamy flesh. Perfect for making desserts and shakes.
Another name for Malgoa is green in colour with shades of yellow. It is roundish oblique in shape, the pulp is light yellow, and it is mostly available in May and June.
From the lands of Bihar here is malda also known as 'King of Mangoes', which is good for shakes and chutneys. It is sweet-sour in flavour, is pulpy and delicious.
It was first cultivated in Ahmedabad and Gujrat by Nawabs of Junagarh in 1931, and named Kesar in 1934. This version is loved by many during summers.
This variety is famous in Varanasi and as per food historians, it was first cultivated in the farmlands of a man without legs. It is available from July to August.
This mango is native to Karnataka, Is commonly available from April to July, has very thin skin, and is popularly known as the Alphonso of Karnataka state.
It is native to North India and is commonly available in June. It first appeared in the gardens of the Nawab of Lucknow.
It is grown across India and is abundantly available in June. With orange skin, it's smaller than other varieties of mangoes.
Grown in parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu and available in May and June, this mango variety has soft skin, a distinct aftertaste, and an incredible flavour.