By: Toshita Sahni
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Mango season is going to begin in earnest soon in India. Mango lovers are eagerly awaiting its arrival! Here are 10 reasons why we're looking forward to it:
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Many of us have childhood memories like picking mangoes, eating them, sharing them (or trying to avoid doing so!). Every mango season, we get to relive them.
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There's something undeniably comforting about eating mangoes with your bare hands and allowing the juice to get all over your fingers.
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Certain types of mangoes are quite expensive and they are treated like treasure. Hence, we ensure we savour every bite of them.
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One of the best parts about mango season is the number of varieties you can try: Alphonso, Kesar, Dashehari, Badami, Chausa, and many others.
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Use mangoes to make several types of drinks, including milkshakes, cocktails, mocktails, etc. Want a classic, creamy desi option? Choose Mango Lassi.
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Mango is a versatile dessert ingredient. From timeless Indian mithai and ice cream to pastries and frozen treats, you can use this fruit in many recipes.
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Another mango treat popularly prepared in this season is aam ka achaar (mango pickle). Many people make it in large quantities now and store it for future.
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It's time to not only relish ripe mangoes, but raw ones too! Enjoy them with chilli powder/salt/chaat masala or turn them into aam panna.
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During this season, a frenzy of sorts tends to grip the country. Everywhere you go, you see mentions of mangoes. It's a mango lover's dream world!
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Mangoes are in season only for a few months. This limited time is the perfect excuse to buy and eat more mangoes. So don't let anyone stop you!
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For some must-try mango dessert recipes
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