Raw Mango Delights: Yummy Ways to Enjoy Summer’s Tangy Treasure!

Whether you enjoy eating raw mangoes sliced with chilli powder and salt or sweet like a jam, the King of Fruits’ green version is just as beloved as the yellow avatar. Now that summer is just around the corner and kachha aam is available even on Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart, it’s time to relish it. With some delicious recipes! Read on to learn how Indians use raw mango to conjure dishes that truly taste yummy.

Raw Mango Mangalorean Curry

This Mango Curry offers a sweet and spicy twist, ideal for summer. It’s a unique way to enjoy mangoes in savoury dishes like Coconut Mango Chicken Curry, best served with steaming rice.

Mavinakayi Tili Saaru

Mavinakayi Rasam is a popular South Indian dish, especially enjoyed in summer with rice for lunch. The hing (asafoetida) tempering adds rich flavour, while jaggery and green chillis balance the taste, making it a delicious Andhra-style mango rasam.

Manga Chammanthi

Pacha Manga Chammanthi, or Raw Mango Chutney, is a traditional Kerala delicacy made with green mango, shallots, chilies, and coconut. This sour and spicy chutney is ideal as a side for rice and tiffin items like idli and dosa. It's a no-cook, vegan, and gluten-free recipe that takes just 5 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and delicious addition to any meal.

Mango Chitranna

Mango Rice (Chitranna) is a delicious dish from Karnataka that combines the tanginess of raw mangoes with aromatic spices. This simple, flavourful rice recipe is a good choice for a lunchbox or as a tasty breakfast option.

Kacche Aam Ki Launji

Kacche Aam ki Launji is a sweet and spicy Rajasthani chutney made with raw green mangoes, Indian spices, and sugar. The blend of spices, chilli powder, and sugar gives it a perfect hot and sweet flavour.

Aambe Dal

Aambe Dal is a Maharashtra dish made with grated raw mango and soaked chana dal, offering unique textures and flavours. It’s a no-cook recipe, typically prepared on festive occasions like Gudi Padwa, with a simple tempering added for extra taste.

Himachali Mahani

Himachali Raw Mango Mahani is a traditional dish from Himachal Pradesh, combining tangy raw mangoes, spices, and jaggery for a sweet and sour flavour. Often prepared during mango season, it is a popular accompaniment to main dishes, celebrating the region’s seasonal ingredients and culinary heritage.

Raw Mango Jam

A jam is a fun way to prepare and relish raw mangoes. While Indians have been preparing murrabas for centuries, a newer version of it that can be easily made deserves a chance this summer. All you need is raw mangoes, sugar or jaggery, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.