MAGIC OF MANGOES
Magic of mangoes…
When visiting a tropical destination for your summer holidays, you must try juicy and exotic mangoes. There is definitely something tropical about mangoes. It is most sensual, and erotic to indulge in ripe and luscious mango sitting on a beach in tropical islands. Let your hair down and don’t care if your hands, mouth, and face get covered in its sweet, sticky nectar. Just enjoy it. So far, it is one fruit that cries out the tropical island. Thus far, mango season is in full swing throughout tropical countries.
Mango Season
Mango season normally starts in October. So, the sweet, juicy, and exotic fruit comes to market in November and December in time for the summer holidays. Mangoes are produced mostly in developing countries. Thus far, roadside stallholders are packed with many varieties of ripe fruits. Mangoes are normally associated with love, worship, and benevolence.
Many Uses
So, you may enjoy ripe mangoes on their own, in drinks, cocktails, stir fry, and curries. Any creative recipes will make your bar-b-cues come alive with mangoes. Thus far, it makes perfect deserts too. Green mangoes are ideal for chutneys, pickles, and any cooked recipe. In fact, this seasonal fruit is loaded with essential vitamins; thus, they help you to improve your immune system. It may play a part in learning to live with coronavirus. The recommendation for a healthy diet is to include as many vegetables and fresh fruits in your diet.
Nutritional Values
Mango is one of nature’s most nutritious fruits. It is an excellent medicinal gift to life. Hence, it should be part of your regular diet as soon as it is in season. It must be without saying. Mangoes have zero cholesterol; zero fat and one cup of mango provides 100 calories. So, one cup of mangoes provides almost 12 percent of daily fibre needs. Thus far, the same quantity provides 100 percent of vitamin C, 35 percent of vitamin A and 20 percent of folate. It is a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium.
Mangoes are a source of copper, calcium, and iron too. They are rich in the antioxidants beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. Mangoes promote regenerating and restore skin cells because of its rich vitamin levels and antioxidants. Thus far, vitamin C boosts collagen production. So, mango is one of the few delicious medicines that help repair inside and outside of the human body. A mixture of one tablespoon of honey, half a cup of fresh coconut milk with the flesh of one mango blended well helps soften your skin. So, you rub actively on your skin either in the bath or shower. Then rinse with warm water first followed by cool water. It helps make your skin feel soft and supple.
Mango Drink
To enjoy the natural flavours, drink mangoes. You may make juice, smoothies, or slushies. In the Indian sub-continent, it is common to make mango lassies. It makes perfect milk or yogurt drinks too. A food processor or a blender is your best friend to puree the mango flesh. There are many recipes to use the nectar of this king of fruits. You may want to make alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.
It is a perfect combination of dark and white rum. So, you may blend it with fresh coconut milk to make a fascinating colada. It is suitable for any exotic cocktails or mocktails. For example, the Mango Mimosa mixed with sparkling wine and fresh puree is a perfect brunch drink. Other ways to enjoy delicious mangoes are with mango daiquiris, martinis, and margaritas. A super healthy drink is a concoction of fresh mango puree with coconut water and mint. They are delicious with your favourite milk and ice cream too.
Cooking and Deserts
You will love mango in many types of savoury dishes. It tastes great with teriyaki chicken, duck dishes, and stir-fried meals.
A freshly creamed sponge cake is heavenly for morning tea or desserts. You may make mousse and cheesecakes too. So far, the soft texture, juicy nectar, and sweetness make it a perfect combination with your favourite kinds of milk or cream. It helps to craft into a luscious, silky, tropical dessert.
