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16 Varieties Of Mangoes In India That Are Absolutely Divine

'Tis the season of mangoes and only a few things in this world are as divine. Here, we feature the popular varieties of mangoes in India.

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By: Karan Kaushik Published: May 24, 2022 08:00 AM IST

16 Varieties Of Mangoes In India That Are Absolutely Divine
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‘Tis the season of mangoes and only a few things in this world are as divine. According to the National Horticulture Board, a whopping 1500 varieties of mango are grown in India. Each variety has its unique taste and flavour. If you, too, are a fan of mangoes like us, it’s time to know more about your favourite fruit. Fun fact: mangoes come loaded with over 20 different vitamins and minerals. They are particularly rich in Vitamin A and C and minerals like iron and magnesium. Here, we feature the popular varieties of mangoes in India. By Karan Kaushik 

Popular varieties of mangoes in India

North India

Dussehri

Uttar Pradesh’s Malihabad is known for its Dussehri mangoes. This variety can also be found in Punjab and other North Indian states. The juicy mangoes are orangish from the inside. Mostly enjoyed without cutting into pieces, this mango cultivar is said to have originated in the royal gardens of the Nawab of Lucknow during the 18th century.

Chaunsa

 

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You’ll find the best Chaunsa in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Mostly consumed during July and August, the Chaunsa is best enjoyed when sucked. This variety of mango was named after Indian ruler Sher Shah Suri to celebrate his victory over Humayun at Bihar’s Chausa. Thanks to its abundance in Ghazipur, it is also called Ghazipuriya mango.

Langra

 

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One of the juiciest and pulpiest varieties of mangoes, the Langra comes from the holy city of Varanasi. The succulent mango gets its name from a lame man from Varanasi, who is believed to have sowed the seed of this mango for the first time. These mangoes are harvested in July. Its flesh is fibre-less and the mango tastes sweeter than most varieties.

Saroli

 

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Grown in areas like Meerut, Malihabad, and Muzzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, the lesser-known Saroli is green in colour. It is identified by the black blotches on its skin. Its pulp is low on fibre. The mango’s sticky and acidic sap is the reason behind the black spots. Saroli is usually eaten from May to early June.

South India

Badami

Badami belongs to the same family as Alphonso. Also known as Karnataka Alphonso, Badami features pale yellow skin, which makes it easier to check its softness. The flesh is every bit divine and contains no fibre. Most people use this variety to make mango shakes and other desserts.

Safeda

 

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You may call it Safeda in north India but south Indians know it as Banganapalle. This variety is one of the heaviest of all mangoes cultivated in India. A single mango can weigh up to 500 gms. It’s best enjoyed when sliced, thanks to the lack of fibre. Safeda belongs to Uttar Pradesh’s Awadh region. The syrupy mango is grown in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka as well.

Totapuri

The Totapuri is named so as it resembles a parrot. Cultivated in Bengaluru, Totapuri mangoes are also known as Sandersha or Ginimoothi maavina kayi. Enjoyed all season from May to July, this is one of the most delicious varieties of mangoes in India. What makes this variety special is its tender skin, which is so tasty that most people eat it with the flesh.

Neelum

 

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Cultivated in Andhra Pradesh between May and July, Neelum is one of the most-loved mangoes in India. It’s also one of the best-smelling varieties. Its small size and distinct orangish colour make it stand out from the rest of the varieties. The deep yellow or orange flesh is too sweet and borderline heavenly.

East India

Kishen Bhog

Cultivated in West Bengal, Kishan Bhog is flavoursome, large, and thin-skinned. There’s no fibre. Its sweetness is unmatched and so is its irresistible aroma. The mango is grown in West Bengal’s Malda, Nadia, Murshidabad, and Hooghly districts. Murshidabad has the finest Kishan Bhog.

Lakshman Bhog

This variety is only grown in West Bengal’s Malda. Lakshmanbhog mangoes feature golden-reddish skin. At par with the Alphonso in taste, this mango is among West Bengal’s biggest exports to the US. It’s available in June and July.

Himsagar

 

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Mostly used for preparing desserts and shakes, the humble Himsagar has a longer shelf life than other mangoes on this list. It is grown in West Bengal and Bihar. While its skin is a blend of green and yellow, its fibre-less pulp is yellow or orangish in colour.

Gulab Khas

 

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Its unique rosy flavour has lent the Gulab Khaas its beautiful name. Its skin is an attractive mix of pink and red and its pulp is non-fibrous. You can get this variety from May to June. Comparatively smaller in size than other varieties of mangoes, the Gulab Khaas is cultivated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

West India

Alphonso

 

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Perhaps the most-loved mango in India, the alphonso, also known as hapus in north India, is each bit delightful. The mouth-watering mango was named after Portuguese statesman Alfonso de Albuquerque. It is mostly grown in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri and its neighbouring regions. From its voluptuous shape to beautiful skin and buttery flesh, you’d love everything about this mango.

Pairi

 

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This popular south Indian cultivar is grown in Konkan Maharashtra and Bengaluru, Kolar, and Chikkaballapura, among other regions down south. It’s also known as Pairi in Maharashtra. The tender and juicy mango has a sweet and sour taste. Its pulp is fibrous which makes it ideal for making smoothies, jams, and jellies.

Vanraj

This is one of the most non-mangoish mango on this list. While its shape is oval, its skin is red at the top. Vadodara is famous for this variety of mangoes. Each mango weighs around half a kilo and boasts purple skin. The flesh, however, is bright yellow. As far as the taste goes, it’s somewhere between sweet and sour.

Kesar

 

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No prizes for guessing, the kesar mango is named so because of its saffron colour. Its extreme sweetness also makes it “the queen of mangoes.” Geographically, they are grown in Gujarat’s Girnal Hills near Junagadh. Available during the entire mango season, kesar features bright orange pulp. It also holds the geographical indication tag.

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Karan Kaushik

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