5 Most Popular Varieties of Mangoes in India

Summertime is mango time in India. Mangoes, in all sizes, fragrance and taste flood our markets and fill up our senses. There are hundreds of varieties of mango cultivated in India, each with its distinct texture, aroma and flavour and representing different states of the country.
Among all the fruits, mango is the most versatile. It can be used in salads, desserts, smoothies, shakes, jams and much more. In fact, mango pickle, ‘aam ka achaar’, a staple of Indian homes is gaining popularity all over the world. Mangoes also make an excellent ingredient for curries and add unusual depth and flavour to the dish.

Among all the varieties of mangoes available in India, the 5 most popular ones are:

                                                          Safeda or Banganapalli

Banganapalli
This is one of the earliest varieties of mangoes to hit the market and is available from April to June. Originally from Banganapalli in Andhra Pradesh, they are large and oval in shape; golden yellow in colour and deliciously sweet and sour in taste.

Dasheri
Dasheri

Available in June & July, Dasheri is mainly cultivated in Uttar Pradesh and is one of the oldest varieties of mango in India. Popularly known as the ‘chusne wala aam’, it is enjoyed the most by pulling off its tip and sucking the thick, sweet and juicy pulp.

Langra

                     
 Langra                                                                                 
Langra is a popular mango variety and was first cultivated in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Today it is also grown in West Bengal, Bihar and Haryana and is in season from July to August. Oval-shaped and incredibly delicious, it is green in colour and is highly fibrous.

                                                                                








Kesar

Kesar, also known as the ‘Queen of Mangoes’ is a delightful and flavourful variety of mango and is available from April to early July. A premium variety, its fragrance is most distinct. Also, its pulp resembles the golden yellow colour of the spice, Saffron, it is named after. Grown mostly in Gujarat, it is used primarily to make aamras, the staple and delicious sweet dish of the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. 

                                                                  

                                                                     Alphonso
Alphanso

Known as the ‘King of Mangoes’, Alphonso is small and spherical in shape; rich in flavour and has a creamy pulp. Also called Hapus, it is the most premium variety of mangoes available in India and is mostly exported. Native to Maharashtra, it is also grown in Gujarat and parts of Karnataka and in season between May and June. It is primarily used to make aamras, mango sorbet, and many delicious mango desserts.


All of the above varieties of mango are used in some of the best mango recipes to make the most delectable dishes, be it sweet or savoury. Mango pulp made from the freshest of mangoes is also a great alternative when the mangoes are not in season and can be used to create a variety of mango products

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  1. vinaytanwar8 January 2020 at 00:55

    Jain Farm Fresh has been doing a really great job. nice blog

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  2. ANTS Digital8 January 2020 at 00:58

    Best quality of agricultural products in the market for Hybrid Mango… nice article, thanks for sharing.

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  3. Ankita Kapadia8 January 2020 at 01:00

    Very informative post indeed ! It is rare nowadays to find such content .

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  4. nikhil sharma8 January 2020 at 01:05

    The best quality of mango products in the market. very informative blog..

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  5. PriyaKapoor8 January 2020 at 01:09

    Best way to deliver thoughts through this blog on mango varieties..Good work.

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