Mango Season is Here: 9 traditional raw mango recipes from across India

With the arrival of summer, the king of fruits, mangoes, has entered the market. Small-sized mangoes are now becoming a regular feature in almost all fruit and veggie stores. Not only are they delicious to eat on their own, the variety of dishes that can be prepared with these small mangoes is simply impressive. Are you looking to indulge in something tangy and delicious this mango season with raw mangoes? Well, this story might come in handy. In this post, we bring to you nine popular dishes prepared with raw mangoes across the country. Maybe these dishes might serve as inspiration to try something new at home.

Aam Ki Launji

In North Indian homes, especially in Rajasthan, no summer lunch is complete without a dish of Aam Ki Launji. This sweet and sour chutney is prepared with pieces of raw mangoes, jaggery, fennel seeds, and nigella seeds. It not only enhances the flavor of food but also helps protect you from heatstroke. It's delicious served with hot parathas or puris.

Ambe Dal

This is a refreshing dish from Maharashtra. Coarsely ground soaked chana dal is mixed with grated raw mango, fresh coconut, and green chilies. A tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves gives it a wonderful aroma. It's a light and healthy option for a hot summer afternoon.

Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)

It's also called Amrakhand in Gujarat and Maharashtra. It's a velvety mixture of thick hung curd and ripe, sweet mango pulp. The flavors of cardamom and saffron make it no less than a royal dessert. It's delicious served with puris.

Mavinakayi Chitranna

This mango rice from Karnataka is renowned for its simplicity. Grated raw mango, turmeric, and crunchy peanuts are mixed into the cooked rice. A tempering of curry leaves and dried red chilies gives it a spicy flavor. If you're looking for something light and tasty for lunch, this is the perfect option.

Manga Rasam

In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Manga Rasam is made during the summer, using raw mango instead of tamarind. It's a thin, spicy soup-like dish, simmered in lentil water and spices. Hot rasam with rice is not only soothing but also excellent for digestion.

Aam Dal / Tok Dal

In West Bengal, Tok Dal, or sour lentils, is made to beat the humid summer heat. It's made by adding slices of raw mango to yellow mung bean or lentil lentils.

Avakaya

This popular mango pickle from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has a spicy and tangy taste. It contains mustard powder, a lot of red chili, and sesame oil. It can be stored for a year and makes any dish delicious.

Mango Pachadi

Mango Pachadi is a special dish prepared on the occasion of Tamil New Year. It is a combination of sour mango, sweet jaggery, and a little bitterness of neem flowers.

Aam Panna

In the scorching summer of North India, people enjoy drinking Aam Panna. It is prepared by boiling the pulp of raw mango and adding sugar, black salt, mint, and roasted cumin. It not only cools you down but also saves you from heat stroke.