Rich, tropical, tender, aromatic and sweet…well, who
doesn’t like to take a bite into succulent orangish-yellow flesh of a fully
ripe mango! Good news for all the mango-lovers, the season where you can devour
your favourite fruit has officially started. Choose your favourite type of
mango and get, set to polish off a plateful of the fruit!
1. Alphonso (Hapus):
Touted to be the ‘king’ of all kinds of
fruits, the majestic Alphonso mango is grown along the Konkan belt of Maharashtra in the district of
Ratnagiri to be precise. It is known for its rich, buttery taste and its
versatility as an ingredient to use in a variety of main course items and
desserts.
2. Totapuri :
This mango can be differentiated by its
thick skin and elongated shape. It is greenish to yellowish in colour and it is
a rich source of vitamin A and C. It is specifically found in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
3. Ratna:
Ratna is a hybrid variety of mango
cultivated by the states of Karnataka and
Maharashtra and is considered to be High Yielding Varieties (HYVs). This
variant was cultivated on an experimental basis in 1999 and has been popular
since then.
4. Langra :
Langra is one of the most superior varieties
of mango cultivated in the North India, especially Varanasi. Its
greenish-yellow colour and soft, succulent pulp is an ideal snack in summers.
Langra orchards are in their full bloom in the first two weeks of July.
5. Chaunsa :
This variety of mango is cultivated in the
north western parts of India and Pakistan region. The season for this fruit
commences from the end of July to August. It is heavily imported fruit after
Alphonso because of its high nutritional value, sweet taste and aroma.
6. Payari :
This fruits appears green on exterior but
gives away a lovely, bright yellowish colour when sliced open. But this fruit
particularly grown in Maharashtra is mainly used for desserts like halwa,
shrikhand and milkshakes because of the fact that it is extremely juicy
7. Baganpalli:
This super delicious, extremely sweet
variant of mango was introduced by the royal family of Baganapalle in Andhra
Pradesh. This fruit is grown in Tamil Nadu as well. You should definitely try
this variety if you want to eat the same quality of mangoes like Alphonso
without burning a hole in your pocket.
8. Dashehari :
The mango is named after the village Dashehari in
Mallihabad, Lucknow. Dashehari is dotted with mango groves. You will
spot a 200-year-old mother mango tree standing tall since centuries.