Mangoe's
Pakistan “The Kingdom Of Mangoes”
Pakistan’s aromatic, sweet and juicy mangoes are more than just a national fruit. Alongside being one of the sweetest mangoes are high in fiber, low calorie alongside calcium, iron, potassium, a little protein and are vitamin-rich fruits that are enjoyed. Being a land blessed with the conditions suitable for growing mangoes Pakistani mangoes lead to dominate the world in terms of taste and demand.
Types of Mangoes In Pakistan:
Pakistan produces different varieties of mangoes. The different types include:-
Almaas, Alphonso, Anmol, Anwar Rataul, Baganpali, Chaunsa (the most liked), Chok anan, Collector, Dusehri, Desi Ada Pamato, Desi Badam, Desi Gola, Desi Badshah, Dilkash, Fajri, Gulab Janhu, Gulab Khas, Lahoti, Lal Badshah, Langra, Maldah, Muhammad Wole, Nawab Puri, Neelum, Rani Phool, Sindhri, Saroli, Sawaranika, Saleh Bhai, Saib, Shan-e-Khuda, Taimuria, Toofan, Wanghi, Zafran. Some of the most famous mangos are.
Anwar Rataul:
Anwar Rataul is one of the most consumed type of mango in Pakistan. It has a very sweet, distinct taste. Having a fibreless flesh, this type is greatly enjoyed by the people in Pakistan. It is readily available in the months of June and July. Mostly found in the province of Punjab.
Chaunsa:
The most wanted in the list of mangoes is Chaunsa. Chaunsa mangoes are cultivated mainly in the regions of Multan and Sahiwal in Pakistan. Its rich fragrance, sweet taste, juicy taste and fibreless flesh makes it the best of the lot in the mango world. The Chaunsa season starts at the end of June and goes on till the mid of August.
Sindhri:
The Sindhri mango is originated from the regions of Mirpur Khas, Sindh. It has a fine, fibreless texture, with an oval shape. Its peak season is between the mid of June-July.
Langra:
Another type of mango which is very famous is the Langra. it has a skin which is slightly green in color, with a thin texture. It’s mostly seen in the month of July. Its size ranges from medium to large.
Ways Of Consuming Mangoes:
In Pakistani mangoes are being consumed in multiple ways. The love affair between the people of the world and this fruit is sky high and it doesn’t look like it will stop any time soon. The ways of consumption are different from each other, which shows the diversity.
People either slice the whole fruit down and just pick it up and start to suck the juice out of the mango without any hesitation.
The more conventional ways of eating mangoes are:
Cubicles:
In this method, the flesh of the mango is cut into several cubes with the help of a knife. Although it is a bit time consuming, but when it comes to eating mango, this is one of the most used.
Milk Shakes:
Arguably the easiest way to enjoy the nutritional goodness of the mango is by blitzing it with milk to form a milkshake. Kids (bache) and adults both love the drink and is also an awesome beverage to beat the heat.
Chutneys:
Yes, the pulp of the mango is used for the formation of chutneys.
Salads:
They are used extensively in salads to add a little tanginess and sweet tinge to the greens.