Mango

Mangue

What it is

India has grown mangoes for four thousand years; Buddha is said to have rested in a mango grove. Indian leaders still send crates of prized varieties to neighbouring heads of state — “mango diplomacy”, sweeter than treaties.

In the kitchen

Ripe mango with chili, salt and lime is a lesson in balance; green mango, shredded, is practically a different — and equally great — ingredient.

Goes with

Chili pepper Coconut milk Cilantro / Coriander Lemon Rice Yogurt

Same species

Amba Amchur Green mango

Also used with

Sodium alginate Black glutinous rice Black rice Cacao pulp Chaat masala Chia seed

In season alongside

Blood orange Cherimoya Lychee Mandarin Loquat Persimmon

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