Soft and bright. Resplendent in its vibrant luscious hues, glowing as if savoured straight from a fruit cart in Bombay.
ABOVE: Crates of glistening mangoes at Crawford Market, Bombay
Blistering Bombay summer. The afternoon sun casts a golden glow on the vibrant yellow fruits overflowing in pushcarts. Most cherished of all are the succulent, sweet Alphonso mangoes, here only for a few short weeks. Friends and families exchange crates of this highly prized fruit – wrapped in hay and newspapers. Meanwhile, in homes, mangoes star in many meals – from lassis to pickles and chutneys.
Juicy treats to delight
Bright, luscious mango merriment
In the orchards of Ratnagiri, near Bombay, the journey begins. Each mango, carefully plucked and shipped across the seven seas to our cafés. Here, our chef-wallas take the helm, handling each mango with care, ensuring its ripeness with every firm press. Selected judiciously, cut deliciously. Sips and sweet treats await:
➻ TREASURED MANGO SPECIALS
Alphonso Mango:— Glistening gold, a bowl filled with soft orange cubes of the season’s splendour. Limited portions available, limited time! Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra merriment.
Available from 5th May – 8th June in all cafés.
Mango Kheer:— Seriously golden basmati rice pudding, topped with velvety cubes of Alphonso mango. Pleasure is a golden fruit.
Available from 5th May – 8th June. Only procurable via Dishoom delivery.
➻ VIBRANTLY YELLOW CAFÉ STAPLES
Mango & Fennel Lassi:— First-class yoghurt-drink with mango and a sprinkling of fennel seeds.
Mango Kulfi:— Satin-smooth, sweet real mango.
Mango Bites:—Juicy bites to finish sweetly (always on us!)
A mango recipe to savour
Paneer Mango Salad
This salad marries sweetness and bitterness to excellent effect. It works best with a firm, slightly green mango, and bitter leaves, such as chicory, bull’s blood and treviso. Be generous when seasoning the paneer, since it can otherwise be bland.
Dive into the recipeNostalgic mango memories
From our Dishoom-wallas
Juice-dripping mangoes were a childhood delight – messy chins, grins and quickly sticky fingers. Eating the first mango of the season with family is a celebration. It marks the arrival of summer and the abundance of this beloved fruit. Sometimes, a parent or elder would peel and cut the mango as a special treat, an act of love.
Read below for some of the proustian mango memories from our Dishoom-wallas.
Every mango season, my dad would venture out to find the best langda mangoes (commonly grown in Uttar Pradesh) and return home with crates of them. My siblings and I would playfully compete for our portions, but despite being the youngest, I always managed to charm my way into getting the most.
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