It's Mango time again!

Alan D · Jun 14th, 2004, 18:30

Every year about this time boxes of mangoes appear at my local Asian shop, flown in from Pakistan. I don't see any Indian ones - perhaps they're all eaten inside the country!

A box of 4 cost me about £2.50 (200 rupees) and they are delicious, perfectly ripe, unlike those Brazilian ones they sell in the supermarkets - hard as cricket balls. What do people do with those?

I was wondering what the current price is in India. I guess the mango season varies across the country from North to South but I've never hit it right so far!

ashish0608 · Jun 14th, 2004, 19:15

Yes AlanD..the market is full of mangoes in Delhi, normally we have 5/6 varieties easily available on all fruit stalls.

The price ranging from Rs. 30 to 50 per kg

You are right India is the largest producer (and consumer as well) of Mangoes with over 1000 varieties and around 60% of the world production.

Delhi also holds International Mengo Festival in July where around 500 varieties are sampled..I plan to visit that and take a few pics...will post them for all.

volga_volga · Jun 14th, 2004, 19:22

Alan, the Pakistani Mango boxes arrived here to W9 also!

but where has all papaya gone?

1WorldinaCave · Jun 14th, 2004, 20:07

Hey Ashish,
do you know where this mango festival will be happening?
cheers my dear!

freemanx · Jun 14th, 2004, 20:34

Alan D,

i normaly pay 25R for a kilo of mangos. yumyum

(no mango smilie available)

mercedes10 · Jun 14th, 2004, 20:58

Do you have any more info. on the Mango Festival? Excatly where & when? I'll be in Delhi in July - it would be great to see it! I can't believe how cheap the mangoes in India will be!! I pay about £2 each here!

beach · Jun 14th, 2004, 22:15

Hey folks if you feel mango is the king of fruits, 'Alphonso' is the king of mangoes.....,a bit xpensive though. And here the season is a bit getting over.
You can enjoy mangos online too

AvidTrekker · Jun 14th, 2004, 22:37

Yes, the king of mangoes (for some the king of fruits) the Alphonso, is much less available... that too fruits with blackish spots and defects (due to the monsoon rains). My regular mango wallah has delivered Kesar variety (4 days back)cuz he says, "now the Alphonso is not upto the mark".

The Delhi & UP season has just started. You can enjoy the Dussehri. Also the mango festival in Malihabad ( splg ?) is in July. The UP Govt web-site or some trvl Agnt can give the dates.

hash666 · Jun 14th, 2004, 23:02

every one knows that alphonso is the king of mangoes , but in my opinion i feel it is overrated...checkout the bangnapalli variety , its my favourite and its deeeeelicious...

shere · Jun 15th, 2004, 04:18

".... they are delicious, perfectly ripe, unlike those Brazilian ones they sell in the supermarkets - hard as cricket balls. What do people do with those?"

I would disagree with you about Brazillian mangos. Some varities of mangoes are just not meant for the squeeze test. If you find them hard leave them to ripen for a few days.

Having tasted many Indian varities including Alphonso, Chausa, Dusheri, Gulab Khas, Langra, Neelam, Malika, Pairi, Bombai, Amin Sahai, Rataul and Sehroli, I am of the opinion that the Florida type of mangoes including Haden, Kent, Keitt and Tommy Atkins are the best tasting mangoes in the world. My particular favourite is the Tommy Atkins.

Even friends who have travelled from India to visit me in England agree that the South American mangoes are better tasting than the Indian mangoes which tend to be too sweet.

-m2- · Jun 15th, 2004, 04:42

I've never been in India during mango season and have to make do with an occasional bottle of 'slice' or 'mazza', the thick, pulpy and very sweet prepared mango drinks.

By coincidence though, a flyer from our local grocer just arrived and has Haden mangos from Mexico as a special -- a 10lb box for $6.98 (around $5 US), so I'd better go check them out!

Wanderer22 · Jun 15th, 2004, 06:01

Quote:

Originally posted by -m2-
By coincidence though, a flyer from our local grocer just arrived and has Haden mangos from Mexico as a special -- a 10lb box for $6.98 (around $5 US), so I'd better go check them out!

Great! I need a change from cherries. A huge crop this year and two weeks early (climate change?). Anyone want to trade mangoes for cherries? When I was in Victoria last week, small mangos were 99 cents each.... about 32 rupees.

When does fruit get picked in the Kulu valley?

Wanderer22

indiamike · Jun 15th, 2004, 06:11

Just a note to Alan, Mangos and Papaya are both considered aphrodisiacs so be careful how much you eat

I buy the dehydrated ones in bulk. Seem to be working okay

ace · Jun 15th, 2004, 06:30

Does anyone know what fruit will be in season in India in Dec-Jan? We are going there for the first time, and I can't wait! Are guavas in season then? (my favorite!)

Also, what are custard apples and chicoos? Mum talks about these from her childhood but I have never seen (or tasted) one!

ashish0608 · Jun 15th, 2004, 12:45

1WorldinaCave , mercedes10 ..and anyone else who wants to know 'bout the International Mango Festival of Delhi.

It happenes in 2nd or 3rd week of July normally at Talkatora Indoor Stadium. (not far from CP)

I will confirm the venu/dates for this years fest as I get to know, I had gone there 2 years back had spend almost the whole day and enjoyed!

Ashish

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Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	It's Mango time again! Every year about this time boxes of mangoes appear at my local Asian shop, flown in from Pakistan. I don't see any Indian ones - perhaps they're all eaten inside the country! A box of 4 cost me about £2.50 (200 rupees) and they are delicious, perfectly ripe, unlike those Brazilian ones they sell in the supermarkets - hard as cricket balls. What do people do with those? I was wondering what the current price is in India. I guess the mango season varies across the country from North to South but I've never hit it right so far! Attached Thumbnails

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AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Yes, the king of mangoes (for some the king of fruits) the Alphonso, is much less available... that too fruits with blackish spots and defects (due to the monsoon rains). My regular mango wallah has delivered Kesar variety (4 days back)cuz he says, "now the Alphonso is not upto the mark". The Delhi & UP season has just started. You can enjoy the Dussehri. Also the mango festival in Malihabad ( splg ?) is in July. The UP Govt web-site or some trvl Agnt can give the dates. __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

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ashish0608 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 354	International Mengo fest : Delhi 1WorldinaCave , mercedes10 ..and anyone else who wants to know 'bout the International Mango Festival of Delhi. It happenes in 2nd or 3rd week of July normally at Talkatora Indoor Stadium. (not far from CP) I will confirm the venu/dates for this years fest as I get to know, I had gone there 2 years back had spend almost the whole day and enjoyed! Ashish

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Jun 14th, 2004, 19:15	#2
ashish0608 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 354	Yes AlanD..the market is full of mangoes in Delhi, normally we have 5/6 varieties easily available on all fruit stalls. The price ranging from Rs. 30 to 50 per kg You are right India is the largest producer (and consumer as well) of Mangoes with over 1000 varieties and around 60% of the world production. Delhi also holds International Mengo Festival in July where around 500 varieties are sampled..I plan to visit that and take a few pics...will post them for all.

Jun 14th, 2004, 20:07	#4
1WorldinaCave Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 66	Hey Ashish, do you know where this mango festival will be happening? cheers my dear!

Jun 14th, 2004, 20:34	#5
freemanx Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 432	Alan D, i normaly pay 25R for a kilo of mangos. yumyum (no mango smilie available)

Jun 14th, 2004, 20:58	#6
mercedes10 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 556	Do you have any more info. on the Mango Festival? Excatly where & when? I'll be in Delhi in July - it would be great to see it! I can't believe how cheap the mangoes in India will be!! I pay about £2 each here!

Jun 14th, 2004, 22:15	#7
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	Hey folks if you feel mango is the king of fruits, 'Alphonso' is the king of mangoes.....,a bit xpensive though. And here the season is a bit getting over. You can enjoy mangos online too

Jun 14th, 2004, 23:02	#9
hash666 Lord of the Flames Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 321	every one knows that alphonso is the king of mangoes , but in my opinion i feel it is overrated...checkout the bangnapalli variety , its my favourite and its deeeeelicious...

Jun 15th, 2004, 04:18	#10
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,110	".... they are delicious, perfectly ripe, unlike those Brazilian ones they sell in the supermarkets - hard as cricket balls. What do people do with those?" I would disagree with you about Brazillian mangos. Some varities of mangoes are just not meant for the squeeze test. If you find them hard leave them to ripen for a few days. Having tasted many Indian varities including Alphonso, Chausa, Dusheri, Gulab Khas, Langra, Neelam, Malika, Pairi, Bombai, Amin Sahai, Rataul and Sehroli, I am of the opinion that the Florida type of mangoes including Haden, Kent, Keitt and Tommy Atkins are the best tasting mangoes in the world. My particular favourite is the Tommy Atkins. Even friends who have travelled from India to visit me in England agree that the South American mangoes are better tasting than the Indian mangoes which tend to be too sweet.

Jun 15th, 2004, 04:42	#11
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	I've never been in India during mango season and have to make do with an occasional bottle of 'slice' or 'mazza', the thick, pulpy and very sweet prepared mango drinks. By coincidence though, a flyer from our local grocer just arrived and has Haden mangos from Mexico as a special -- a 10lb box for $6.98 (around $5 US), so I'd better go check them out!

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indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,759	Just a note to Alan, Mangos and Papaya are both considered aphrodisiacs so be careful how much you eat I buy the dehydrated ones in bulk. Seem to be working okay

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ace Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 120	Does anyone know what fruit will be in season in India in Dec-Jan? We are going there for the first time, and I can't wait! Are guavas in season then? (my favorite!) Also, what are custard apples and chicoos? Mum talks about these from her childhood but I have never seen (or tasted) one!

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