This variety of Indian mango dishes should keep your taste buds company throughout the day, from soothing sweets to cheesecakes and hot mango-glazed gravies. Pick fruit asap. Slice it up and serve it, combine it with other fruits, purée it into a beautiful sauce, or eat it however you want. Here are the 3 best Indian mango dishes you should ever taste!
1. Mango Dal
The good ol' Indian dal may be prepared in various ways, with Dal Makhani being the most popular. But, because it's mango season, it's time to add a mango twist to the dal as well.What you need to make Mango dal:
- 1 cup yellow lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 mangoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
What you do to make Mango dal:
In a large saucepan, mix lentils, 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and turmeric to a boil. Cover it slightly, turn the heat to low, and leave it to cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds, cook until scented and begin to brown. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the onion is tender, before adding the garlic, ginger, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste. Stir it thoroughly before adding the mangoes. Allow it to simmer for another 15-20 minutes before adding the cilantro and serving your Mango Dal.2. Mango Kalakand
Kalakand is a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Indian sweet that is ideal for dessert after a big dinner. The original sweet dish is a mango kalakand. If you have a sweet craving, you should try this choice from Indian mango dishes.What you need to make Mango Kalakand:
- 1 Litre high-fat milk
- 1 cup Alphonso Mango, chopped
- 2 pinch of saffron
- 2 tsp ghee
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 4-5 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup mango pulp
- 4 tsp cream
What you do to make Mango Kalakand:
Divide the milk into two equal portions and bring to a boil in separate pots. Add vinegar to one amount of the milk to split it, then add cold water. To make chena, spread a muslin cloth over a bowl and sift the curdled milk through it. Add saffron and chena to the second portion of the milk that is simmering on low heat. Reduce the mixture until it is thick with the diced mangoes and sugar. Now, add two teaspoons of ghee. Spread the mixture onto a steel plate with ghee. Serve with shredded pistachios as a garnish. Once it has cooled, cut it into pieces and place it in the refrigerator. Remove from the mould and serve with mango cream or chopped mangoes.3. Mango Curry
Finally, there's this delectable Mango curry to round out the meal. Adding mangoes to practically any dish throughout the summer, especially curries, is a terrific idea.What you need to make Mango curry:
- 4kg ripe mangoes, cut into cubes
- 800ml mango pulp
- 400ml coconut cream
- 200g fresh turmeric
- 100g jaggery or sugar
- 50g mustard seed
- 10g yellow chilli powder
- 10g red dried chilli
- 10g curry leaf
- 10g Coleman's mustard powder
What you do to make Mango Curry:
In a pan, heat the oil. Allow the mustard seeds to heat for 10 seconds before adding the curry leaves and stirring for another 10 seconds. Continue to mix in the turmeric powder. Bring to a boil with the coconut cream. Bring to a boil with a pinch of salt to taste. Now, add the mango cubes, bring to a boil, and serve hot.Do we ever get tired of Mango? The Yarra Indian Restaurant serves mango dishes to satisfy your mango cravings. We offer a special Mango Kulfi! Is it ice cream or a dessert? You decide!
