Mangoes are one of the best things about summers. The king of fruits, during the season, is a part of numerous dishes, shakes, juices and more, from desserts to sometimes even main course or appetisers. Here are some that have caught our fancy.
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Mango Fiesta at SR Meethas
SR Meethas is one place we go to for our fix of Indian mithais and desserts. This summer, they’ve featured the king of fruits in various mithai forms like mango rabdi, thick and creamy mango chenna payesh to even mango sandesh. If you want to cool down, you can try their keri ka pani that really is divine. It’s your chance to pig out on your favourite fruit in the best way possible.
Price: INR 330 {mango sandesh}, INR 650 {half kg. of mango rabdi}, INR 650 {half kg. of mango chenna payas}, INR 300 {keri ka pani – 6 glasses}
Beyond The Ozone at Toshin
Toshin Chocolate Patisserie makes artisanal and handcrafted desserts and cookies, and for the summer, they’ve come up with a dessert called ‘Beyond The Ozone’ which is a fusion of slow-reduced mango and mascarpone cheese along with mango squares and vanilla dacquoise that’s velvety to touch. It’s soft, creamy and perfect for this season.
Apart from this, they also have mango bonbons encased in artisanal chocolate that will remind you of the best that this season has to offer. You will have to place the order with them earlier and they will give you the rate per your order.
Price: INR 1,623 {75 grams of Beyond The Ozone}
Puri Aamras at Pancham Puriwala
Pancham Puriwala has been around in South Mumbai for almost 140 years, and has gained an iconic status when it comes to classic eateries in SoBo. And rightly so. Pancham is known for its never-ending thalis that are sure to satiate the foodie in you. They have their famous aamras thali that serves you a big bowl of aamras with 5 puris. If you’re a mango person, you gotta head here.
Price: INR 100 for the thali
Mango Sushi at Pa Pa Ya
This pan Asian restaurant is known for its culinary art and has always given us a great gastronomic experience. This summer, they’ve come up with two types of sushi plates – the avocado mango sushi platter for vegetarians and yellow tail mango sushi platter for the carnivores. It totally deserves your time, don’t you think?
Price: INR 360 {veg} and INR 415 {non-veg}
Mango Thali by Rajdhani
Rajdhani at R City Mall, Ghatkopar has a rotating menu that ensures that every day of their Mango festival, there are at least 3 mango preparations for every meal. The varieties include a mix of popular and rare delicacies such as Aam Dal Dhokli, Aam Khasta Kachori, Amchuri Gunda ki Sabzi, Aamras Boondi, Hapus Jalebi, Kacche Aam ki Launji, Kacchi Kairi Khichiya Chaat, Kairi Masale Bhaat, Kairi Thepla, Karara Kairi Roll, Mango Corn Canapes, Mango Lassi, Mango Thandai and Tikhi Kairi Makai ka Salad. And of course, there’s the showstopper – Aam Ras!
Price: INR 515
Ultimate Mango Festival at Coffee By Di Bella
Beat the heat with their summer coolers like mango iced tea or the minty mango slush. If you’re in the mood for something slightly richer, don’t miss out on their fresh mango milkshake, or just go all out and try their mad mango freakshake {fresh mango pieces, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and golden crispy chocolate pearls}. They also serve mango Nutella waffles and fresh mango waffles, so we think a visit is a must.
Price: INR 350 {freakshake}, INR 350 {mango Nutella waffle}, INR 300 {mango waffle}
Mango Magic at The Daily Bar & Kitchen
The Daily Bar & Kitchen is also giving you multiple reasons to pig out on mangoes this season. You could opt for the fresh mango banana smoothie with chia seeds to cleanse your palette and relish the Charmula prawns, delicately dressed with mango and avocado salad.
Cool down with Clockwork Mango; a cocktail concocted with vodka, alphonso mangoes and basil seeds soaked in water. You could end your meal with the mango palette mousse made from mangoes and fresh cream. Sounds delish, right?
Mango Special at The Dessert Street
This mango season, The Dessert Street has worked on a number of mango desserts like the mango mousse loop {fresh mango vanilla bean mousse with fresh mango compote and vanilla genoise}, mango tarts {fresh mango compote with a milk chocolate ganache, garnished with mango gel and coconut foam, served in a vanila tart shell} and even mango bonbons {mango gel with milk chocolate and mango ganache}. That’s enough to get our hearts racing, isn’t it?
Price: INR 300 per peice for the mango loop, INR 250 per piece for the mango tart, INR 575 for a box of 8 bonbons
Alphonso Mango Parfait at The Parfait Company
While summer spells soaring temperatures, it also marks the arrival of the mango. The Parfait Company has something new to offer this season, the alphonso mango parfait, that’s perfect to beat the heat.
Made with fresh Alphonso mangoes, eggs and heavy cream, The Parfait Co’s newest flavour is rich with the goodness of this summer fruit.You can get it in a 500ml tub, which is priced at INR 585, inclusive of taxes.
