“If summer had one defining scent, it’d definitely be the smell of the ripe mangoes!”
As a kid summer was a lot more magical when we were in school because they were similar to freedom. Summer vacations used to be our favorite time as we used to visit our distant relatives or hit the hill station or beaches to spend the holidays!
As the summers are in its full glory it time to relish it fruits. And the fruits that tops the list and is a synonym for summer is none other than Mango. Mostly everyone indulges this juicy favorite in various forms (ice creams, pickles, beverage or raw) to beat the harsh heat.
Here are my top 12 recipes for you to enjoy Mango. They are easy to make and require few ingredients only.
1. Pulpy Mango Milkshake
To give regular mango milkshake an interesting twist, what you can do is add small chunks of mango pieces. This way you can both eat and drink mango! Like that?
It simply gives an amazing texture to the milkshake and makes it more satiating. Your breakfast and or sudden hunger pang is unquestionably sorted!
Watch the recipe video below:-
2. Mango Chocolate Smoothie
Mangoes are extremely nutritious, and they have a velvety texture which works so well in a smoothie recipe.
Mango smoothies with the addition of chocolate syrup, hands down make it a great breakfast smoothie since the recipe is abundant with fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamins A & C.
Watch the recipe video below:-
3. Kache Aam Ki Sabzi
Raw mango is the favorite fruit of spring. Its tangy flavor celebrates the weather wonderfully. Once you taste it, it is impossible to stop at one and its sweet and sour flavor will make you add it to different dishes.
Kache Aam ki Sabzi glorifies the great flavors of raw mango. It is so enjoyable and you can consume it with chapati, puri and even parantha.
This is going to be your summer favorite recipe!
Watch the recipe video below:-
4. Aam Panna
Aam Panna is famed as a ‘heat beater’ during the season of summer. It is a salubrious drink that comes with plenty of impressive health advantages. The main ingredients of this drink are raw mangoes which simply makes it a delicious yet healthy beverage.
Here is three-way recipe- Lemon Mint, Honey Ginger, and Jeera to make the party interesting!
Watch the recipe video below:-
5. Three Ingredients Mango Mousse
How can one resist the lure of creamy, fluffy mousse?
Here is a Mango Mousse recipe that needs only three ingredients and you will be surprised how instantly you can indulge in this rich dessert!
Serve chilled and do try this dessert recipe as folks will enjoy it for sure!
Watch the recipe video below:-
6. Mango Lassi
Lassi is one chilled and refreshing drink which is cherished by people across India.
It is made by churning curd and thickened to a creamy consistency and then topped with additional flavors.
The main ingredient here, well you guessed it, Mangoes. It is prepared using mango puree from seasonal mangoes.
Watch the recipe video below:-
7. Mango Thick Shake
Picture coming home from a tiring hot day and you are greeted with a chilled glass of Mango Thick -Shake. I am pretty sure you will be refreshed instantaneously.
This is not your normal mango milkshake, there is a reason it is called thick shake, here is the secret, find out about it!
Watch the recipe video below:-
8. Mango Salsa
Don’t we love the Salsa? It is practically soul of Mexico in a bowl.
But since it is summer the very delicious Mango joins the party. Trust me when I say that your palate will burst out will flavors once you taste this awesome mango salsa.
A bowl of Mango salsa, nachos and chips and your favorite game on is what you need on a weekend!
Watch the recipe video below:-
9. Amrakhand – Mango Shrikhand
Shrikhand is the first ever Indian version of yogurt dessert and has a huge fan following!
If you desire a sweet dish to soothe your sweet tooth craving, well, I have just the right recipe for you. Mango Shrikhand is luscious, thick and an awesome dessert that will leave you asking for more!
Watch the recipe video below:-
10. Mango Iced Tea
Mango Iced Tea is a great replacement for regular soda and soft drinks. It is simply refreshing, rejuvenating and at the same time lip smacking.
The addition of mango sums in piquancy that is simply addictive. It will supply you with bolt of energy on the dull days of summer!
Watch the recipe video below:-
11. Mango Custard
Mango Custard is a pleasing addition to your summer desserts. With mango puree as the main ingredient, mango custard is a good source of protein and vitamins which is great for bone health.
Since the summers can tire you easily mango custard is a super food as it can also give you extra energy immediately.
Watch the recipe video below:-
12. Mango Pudding
Light as a feather, full of mango flavor and melt-in-the-mouth is what describes best the taste Mango Pudding!
Learn to make a restaurant-style authentic Mango Pudding with just a few ingredients and surprise your folks with your culinary skills.
Watch the recipe video below:-
Make sure you try all these mango recipes this summer. Don’t just eat them raw, experiment and make most of the season of mango!
Happy Summers! & Happy Cooking!
Siddhi Panchal is a food blogger at CookingwithSiddhi and food aficionado who loves to cook. Her cooking skills cover a range of Indian and international cuisines. Her aim is to enable other food enthusiasts explore their love for food by helping them cook delectable dishes from India and around the world.