What's a mango? Besides being the most delectable of fruits, to me it is one of the Top 10 things to try in India if the season is right. What I wouldn't give to dig into a firm, juicy, Alphonso mango. Countless summers have gone by when I stood leaning over from my balcony, savoring the sweet flavor, and the cool juice trickling down my elbow ... onto the neighbor's linens hanging out to dry in the balcony downstairs.
Memories apart, the mango created headlines recently when the U.S. lifted a longstanding ban on the import of mangoes from India. Excitement ran high for natives of India in the U.S., as there was a scramble for a nibble of the Alphonso variety that hit the market with prices soaring to as much as $5 a piece.
If you are in India between March and May, don't miss a taste of this wonderful fruit. Take a trip and head out to Malihabad situated 30 km from Lucknow in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It's where traditional varieties of mangoes have been cultivated for nearly 300 years. It may be your best chance to indulge in royal tastes ... by savoring these varieties that were favored and enjoyed by the Nawabs of Lucknow.
Memories apart, the mango created headlines recently when the U.S. lifted a longstanding ban on the import of mangoes from India. Excitement ran high for natives of India in the U.S., as there was a scramble for a nibble of the Alphonso variety that hit the market with prices soaring to as much as $5 a piece.
If you are in India between March and May, don't miss a taste of this wonderful fruit. Take a trip and head out to Malihabad situated 30 km from Lucknow in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It's where traditional varieties of mangoes have been cultivated for nearly 300 years. It may be your best chance to indulge in royal tastes ... by savoring these varieties that were favored and enjoyed by the Nawabs of Lucknow.
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