Trip on mangoes this summer

Celebrate these hot and sultry days with some decadent mango desserts and dishes that have popped up all over city restaurant kitchens

Mango is one fruit that even those who detest fruits normally don't hate. Come summer and we lose no opportunity to get the maximum out of the King of Fruits, available only during the sultry summer season.



From dal to dessert, both raw and ripe mangoes are an essential part of cuisine all across the country.

However, this season the mighty mango has stepped out of our kitchens and conquered the drink, mains and dessert menus of various city hotels and eateries. The Guide brings to you the mango delights that are waiting for you this summer.

Mango Avatars
The chefs at this city hotel have decided to give you the most of mangoes this season. The mango not only features in refreshing coolers but also is parts of salads, vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes and desserts.
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Baluchi, the restaurant is all set with specials like the Tandoori Jhinga aur Aam ki Mahak (chargrilled jumbo prawns marinated with mango puree and special Baluchi spices), Aam ka Biryani with Aam ka Raita and Bharwan Aam ka Paneer (paneer stuffed with fresh mango in a rich cashew gravy) and more.

In case, you want to keep it light, you can try dishes like the Mango and Mozzarella salad with Basil Pesto , Fresh Mango and Vegetable Quesadilla with Micro Greens and Baked fillet of fish with Broccoli Mash and Mango Salsa.

Also traditional favourites like Mango Phirni, Mango Laccha Rabri, Mango Kulfi Faluda, Mango Biscotino Cheesecake, MangoFrangipane Tart, Mango Sushi, Oriental Mango Toffee with Coconut Ice cream, Mango Wasabi Mousse and more are available for all those with a sweet tooth.
Where The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa, High Grounds
Ongoing
Call 30527777

For the sweet tooth
This Grand Mango Festival is dedicated to all those, who love the fruit in its sweetest form. Get ready to enjoy the juiciness of mango with desserts like Baked Mango Tart, Baked Mango Cheesecake, Mango Delight with Mango Jelly, semi frozen Mango Parfait,u00a0 Mango Cr me Brulee, Baked Mango Yoghurt , Mango Panacotta, Mango platter with vanilla ice-cream, Mango Ice-cream, Mango Kulfi, Amrakhand and more.
Where Grand Mercure, Koramangala
On till May 28, 11 am onwards Call 45121212

All about the Alphonso
If you are unable to resist juicy and pulpy mango desserts just for the calorie counts, then here is good news for you. This gelato outlet offers fresh Alphonso Sorbet and Green Mango Sorbet and claims them to be 100 per cent fat free. Apart from this, you can also enjoy Alphonoso Sundae topped with fresh mango chunks, mango sauce and whipped cream. And in case, you want to keep it simple, then age-old favourites like fresh mango juice and shakes are there for you.
Where Mama Mia, Koramangala, Church Street and Indiranagar
Ongoing
Call 41149423, 40981868 For R 65 per scoop

The mango touch
If mango desserts turns you on, then this city hotel is giving you enough reason to keep it sizzling. Name any dessert with mango and you will find it here. Across all restaurants, the hotel is offering desserts like trio of Mango Pistachio Parfait, Mango Brulee, Mango Macaroon trio, fresh mangoes with Sable Breton, Mango Philadelphia Cheesecake with Hazelnut Biscuit, Mango Sundae with chocolate and vanilla ice cream with Mango Passion Caramel, Mango Kesar Rasmalai, jalebi, rabri. Mango pista kulfi with vanilla ice cream and rosepetal compote.
Where The Leela Palace Kempinski, Old Airport Road
Ongoing
Call 25211234