Mango season is back! - Summer in India for foodies is- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Summer in India for foodies is synonymous with the mango season. In India, each state boasts of different varieties of mangoes, all hailed as delicacies. Some are meant to be eaten ripe, while others are best eaten when they are green and raw. And considering the fact that Indian mangoes fetch higher price in US and Europe (approx 5 dollors/mango), the country has fair chance to boost it's economy in terms of exports revenue. Meanwhile, you can relish as you slide through:

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Himayath: Also known as Imam Pasand, these mangoes are quite sweet and are mainly found in Andhra Pradesh. This variety is especially tasty after mid-May.

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Alphonso: The most popular variety of mango in India, which is also big on export, it is popularly known as hafoos or hapoos. The best variation of alphonso mangoes are those from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

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Badami: This is also larly as Karnataka alphonso, because the texture and taste are quite similar to that. It is grown widely in north Karnataka and is best eaten around May.

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Langra: This variant of mangoes originally from Varanasi is lemon yellow in colour, and you can get this variety all year long in most parts of north India, especially Delhi.

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