If you thought the king of fruits only belonged in desserts think again. Mango is now taking centre stage in unexpected savoury main courses that are making foodies rethink their dinner menus. Top chefs are dishing out recipes like Mango Biryani Aam Ka Achaar Murg and a tangy Raw Mango Jackfruit Curry proving that mango’s sweet tang can add depth to your lunch and dinner too.
Chef Arjun Thakur from Novotel Lucknow says his Mango Biryani stands out for its combination of fluffy basmati rice spiced layers and the juicy bite of ripe diced mango. The process involves par-cooking rice sautéing onions with spices like coriander turmeric and chilli then adding mango chunks for a burst of freshness before layering the biryani in a handi and garnishing with cilantro.
Meanwhile Chef Mohsin Qureshi from Saraca Hotel Lucknow shares his twist with Aam Ka Achaar Murg. This chicken curry combines the zingy flavour of traditional Indian mango pickle with tender marinated chicken. He marinates chicken in yogurt mustard oil ginger-garlic paste and aromatic spices. The cooked dish brings out a perfect balance of creamy masala and spicy tang from grated raw mango known as galka along with fresh mango juliennes on top.
In Delhi Chef Sadaf Hussain gives mango a rustic spin with Aam aur Kathal ki Sabzi a home-style curry from Bihar that combines raw mango and jackfruit. The recipe includes boiling jackfruit then cooking it with mustard oil bay leaf cumin seeds hing onion garlic ginger and green chillies with an array of spices. Raw mango is added to infuse tanginess and it’s all finished with fresh coriander.
These chefs prove that mango is no longer just for smoothies or desserts. If you want to surprise your taste buds try experimenting with mango in your next biryani curry or pickle-spiced dish and taste the savoury side of this seasonal superstar.