Mangoes… Just saying the word makes one salivate with anticipation. Fresh, juicy, and healthy (Vitamins A and C, to name two), these fruits have been popular for centuries. Careful breeding has seen several different types of mangoes in India gracing the market, each bringing their own special taste and tang.
Below, we’re going to explore different kinds of mangoes in India. These foodie-favourite are a testament to how the mango came to earn the title ‘King of Fruits’.
1. Kesar Mango – Gujarat
Kesar Mangoes come from Gujarat’s Girnar Hills, in Junagadh. Exquisitely sweet to taste with saffron-yellow appearance, Kesar mangoes become available in the months of May to June. They are mostly used as accompaniment ingredients in major Gujarati dishes. You can also certainly slice and savour them as they are. The Kesar variety is often called the ‘Queen of Mangoes’.
2. Chaunsa Mango– Uttar Pradesh
Chaunsa mangoes hail from the state of Uttar Pradesh, specifically Hardoi and adjacent regions. The place is near Lucknow; 112km away. These mangoes call July and August as peak seasons. Their ultra-yellow coloration and strong aroma add to their appeal.
3. Raspuri Mango– Karnatak
Bangalore, Ramanagara, and Kolar comprise the major growth and distribution hotspots for Raspuri mangoes in Karnataka. The months of May and June come alive with these ovular fruits. If they are cultivated and harvested perfectly, their juice ratio per mango is second to none. Raspuri mangoes also taste amazing. In Kolar, specifically Srinivaspur, over 63 mango species are grown, earning the place the title ‘Mango City of India’.
4. Alphonso Mango – Maharashtra
These international favourites peak in mid-July. Alphonso mangoes are renowned for their appearance and taste, which are unique and flavourful. They’re also the most popular mango variety in the world, India included. Ratnagiri and select regions thereabouts are known for their Alphonso harvest. It was named after the Portuguese writer and conqueror, Afonso de Albuquerque.
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5. Himsagar and Kishan Bhog Mango – West Bengal
The Nawabi city of Murshidabad is home to both the Himsagar and Kishan Bhog mango varieties. Several noteworthy mango-centric ventures are attributed to West Bengal. The Himsagar variety of mangoes are available during the months of May and early June.
6. Safeda Mango – Andhra Pradesh
Also called Banganpali or Benishan mangoes, this unique variety primarily traces its origins to Banganpalle town in Andhra Pradesh. A distinctly large mango species compared to other mangoes, the Safeda variety is more sweet than fibrous and has a thick pulp-consistency ratio.
7. Malgova Mango – Tamil Nadu
Also called ‘Mulgoba’, these delicious mangoes hail from Salem in Tamil Nadu. Their rounded shapes and juicy pulp add to their attraction. These South Indian mango-marvels enjoy peak season during July and August. These mangoes are also immensely popular all over the world.
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8. Fazli Mango– Bihar
Containing plenty of pulp and significantly larger than other different types/ varieties of mangoes in India, Fazli mangoes pack adequate amounts of sweetness and grow well in places like Bihar. These mangoes in India are also found in West Bengal’s Malda.
9. Kilichundan Mango– Kerala
These sizeable mangoes from ‘God’s Own Country’ have a curious name. Their Malayalam moniker is based on the fact that these green-yellow mangoes are shaped almost like bird-beaks. They are used in making delectable pickles and curries.
10. Mankurad Mango– Goa
A Goan favourite, Mankurad mangoes grow during mid-season and are known to contain less fibre compared to other mangoes. They are outstandingly sweet and come on the market sometimes as early as April. Also, know more things to do in Goa.
These are the top ten mango India varieties that are delectable in taste and devoured all over the world. India is known to be the home for the tropical ‘King of Fruits’, and it has earned that status several times over. With so many sweet and sour mango varieties, India certainly holds the last word in mango diversity.
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