Summer special: 5 refreshing raw mango recipes to beat the heat

Whether it’s a chilled glass of aam panna, a zesty raw mango rice, or a tangy and spicy mango chutney, every dish offers a unique balance of flavours. What makes raw mango truly versatile is its ability to transform even the simplest of meals with its sharp, tangy punch.

Here are 5 tangy and delicious dishes that are prepared from raw mango to satisfy your taste buds:

1. Aam panna (Raw mango cooler)

This tangy-sweet drink is perfect to beat the summer heat. It is prepared by boiling raw mangoes until they turn soft. It is then peeled, and the pulp is extracted. Blend it with sugar, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and mint leaves. Add chilled water and ice cubes. Your tangy aam panna is ready to savour. This helps in dehydration during the hot summer days.

2. Raw mango chutney (Kacche aam ki chutney)

This spicy and tangy chutney pairs well with parathas or rice. To prepare, simply peel and chop raw mangoes, then blend with green chillies, coriander leaves, garlic, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Add water as required to make a smooth paste until it gets a chutney consistency.

3. Kairi ka achar (Raw mango pickle)

It is one of the most loved raw mango delicacies that is loved by all indian households. To make, cut raw mangoes into cubes and mix with salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, and mustard seeds. Heat mustard oil until smoky, cool it slightly, and pour over the mango mix. Let it marinate for a few days in sunlight for the best flavour.

4. Raw mango rice (South indian style)

It is a quick and flavorful meal ideal for lunchboxes. Simply, grate raw mango and saute with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, and peanuts in oil. Mix this tangy tempering with cooked rice and salt.

5. Kachhe Aam Ki Launji

Cook chopped raw mangoes with jaggery, salt, turmeric, and red chilli powder in water. Let it simmer until thick and jam-like. Temper with fennel and nigella seeds in oil. This sweet-tangy side dish goes well with puris or parathas.