Delicious Ways to Enjoy the Mango Season - Part 1
Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to indulge in the season's most delicious fruit: Mango! Mangoes are not only juicy and sweet, but also incredibly versatile. Whether you enjoy them fresh, in a smoothie, or blended into a dessert, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy this tropical fruit. In this blog, we'll explore eight delicious ways to enjoy the mango season, and to make things easier, we'll be using Hafele Appliances to create these mouth-watering dishes.
Mango Lassi
A refreshing and healthy drink, Mango Lassi is a popular Indian drink made with mango, yogurt, and spices. This smoothie-like drink is perfect for hot summer days and can be enjoyed as a mid-day snack or a post-workout drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 table spoon honey
- 1/4 tea spoon ground cardamom
- Ice
Instructions:
- Add the mango, yogurt, milk, honey, and cardamom to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add ice and blend again until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Pour the Mango Lassi into glasses and enjoy!
When it comes to making Mango Lassi, the Oktablend Vacuum Blender is an ideal kitchen appliance. Equipped with a powerful motor and six durable stainless-steel blades, it can effortlessly mix the mangoes and other ingredients into a velvety and rich beverage.
Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa is a tangy and refreshing side dish that pairs well with grilled meats or as a dip for chips. This dish is simple to make and is perfect for summer barbecues or potlucks.
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 table spoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the mangoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips.
If you're planning to make Mango Salsa, the Hafele ARG650NF 650L Free Standing Refrigerator is the go-to appliance. Designed specifically to meet the requirements of Indian households, this refrigerator is equipped with a Tropical Climatic Rating, ensuring that it operates with the same effectiveness in varying temperature and humidity conditions. Its Triple Cooling Technology and Smart Sensors ensure optimal cooling, making it an excellent choice for storing your Mango Salsa.
Mango Kadhi
As the mango season arrives, it's time to indulge in some delicious mango recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. One such recipe is Mango Kadhi, a refreshing and tangy dish that is perfect for hot summer days. Here's a detailed recipe for Mango Kadhi, incorporating Hafele appliances that will make the cooking process effortless.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 cup gram flour
- 1 cup curd
- 2 table spoon oil
- 1 tea spoon mustard seeds
- 1 tea spoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 tea spoon asafoetida
- 2-3 green chillies
- 1 tea spoon ginger paste
- 1 tea spoon turmeric powder
- 1 tea spoon red chilli powder
- 2-3 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
- Peel and cut the mangoes into small pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk the curd and gram flour together, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add 2 cups of water and mix well to form a smooth mixture.
- Heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and green chillies.
- Once the seeds start to crackle, add ginger paste and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the mango pieces, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the curd-gram flour mixture to the pan and stir well. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add more water if required to adjust the consistency of the kadhi.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or chapatis.
For making this delicious Mango Kadhi, we recommend using Hafele’s Zeta 490 Built In Hob. It offers precise temperature control and heats up quickly, making the cooking process fast and efficient with its sleek design and easy-to-use touch controls.
Mango Sticky Rice
Mango Sticky Rice is a popular Thai dessert that combines sweet sticky rice with fresh mangoes and coconut milk. This dessert is easy to make and is perfect for those who love the combination of sweet and savoury flavours.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sticky rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tea spoon salt
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
Instructions:
- Rinse the sticky rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
- In an oven, bring the rice and water to a boil.
- Keep it in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture over the cooked rice and stir until the rice is coated.
- Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Serve the Sticky Rice topped with sliced mangoes.
When it comes to creating Mango Sticky Rice, the Hafele Combi Steam Oven is a must-have appliance. The oven's steam feature makes it effortless to achieve the perfect texture for the sticky rice, resulting in a deliciously fluffy consistency that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Are you excited to try these recipes? We are sure you must be. By the time you try them, let us come up with 4 more unique recipes. Check out Part 2 of Mango Mania.