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in food •  5 years ago 

In India, it is the season of Mangoes! There are many varieties of Mangoes, they differ in taste, texture, color, origin of cultivation etc. Some of the mangoes are good when they are ripe and some are good when they are raw! How can you forget the infamous mango pickles where we use the raw mangoes. Mangoes is something most of them like it, atleast in India.

It is not available all through the year, we get this at the end of summer and just before the monsoon(rainy season). Mostly, this season falls in the month of May.

The photo of the Mangoes I have posted today is known as 'King of Mangoes' - Alphonso! Alphonso is one of the varieties of Mangoes which are sweeter and softer. I believe Alphonso is known by different names in different states of India. All the 3 southern states - Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Andhra pradesh produce mangoes and tons of mangoes are exported to other countries as well. All the super markets have a separate stalls for different variety of mangoes.

When these Alphonso mango are ripe, their smell attracts you towards them. Words are not enough to explain the aroma. I'm not sure if Mango has any health benefit but ofcourse it has high sugar content so it is best to avoid for diabetic patients.

For now, enjoy the photos. Let me know if you also have sweet tooth for mangoes.

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