It is believed that mangos originated between Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northwestern India. Worldwide, there are several hundred cultivars of mango. The mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. It is also the national tree of Bangladesh. A raw mango contains 44% of the daily value of vitamin C.
mango fruit on a tree
मैंगो साल्सा (Hindi)
/maingo saalsa/
Makes about 1 1/2 cups (360 ml)
about 3 ripe organic mangoes, cut into bite-size pieces or 15 ounce (430 g) organic can of mangoes
1 organic lime
2 Tbs. (12g) fresh cilantro or parsley or handful of chopped fresh leaves
pinch or two dried red chile to taste
1 Tbs. (15 g) organic sugar
optional ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) organic coconut milk
- 2 Tbs. (30 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos
- pinch or two turmeric
- sambal to taste
एक /ek/ 1. Mix the mango spices with lime zest, juice, and cilantro/parsley.
दो /do/ 2. Mix in any optional ingredients.
तीन /teen/ 3. Sever over:
- meats
- fish
- rice
- ice cream
- pan cakes or waffles
- etc.
- in tacos
- burrito bowls
- quinoa salad
- hummus
- burger patties
- soups
- scramble eggs
- etc.
पांच /panch/ 5. Blend the ingredients in a food processor for a marinade sauce.
