By Devi Poojari
March 26, 2024
As the summer fruit seeps into local markets this season, using raw mango across a variety of delicious regional preparations is the norm in India. From curries to rice and accompaniments, here are seven raw mango based recipes to have on your bucket list.
This Karnataka-style rice delicacy combines the tangy flavours of raw mango with a handful of spices for a one-pot lunch option.
Elevate a basic pot of comforting dal by adding extra flavour with raw mango slices and a tempering reminiscent of achaar.
This delicious Bengali condiment that is a seasonal feature of sweet-tangy tastes, can also be enjoyed with a serving of hot pakodas or parathas.
A Maharashtrian preparation of chana dal and raw mango, tempered with mustard seeds, this lentil-based ‘salad’ is relished with puris or rotis.
The South Indian tempered yoghurt version of raita gets a boost of tangy flavour with the addition of grated raw mangoes.
A thirst-quenching refreshment that is also a staple in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the aam jhora has a slight smokiness courtesy of roasting the fruit.
While the traditional recipe calls for the use of ripened mangoes, the Gujarati fajeto can also be recreated with raw mangoes to complement the mellow tang of the yoghurt.