What's that aroma? With the onset of summer in Goa, one can already smell the delicious smell of mangoes ripening..Mangoes in the Goan marketSpeaking of mangoes, did you know that there are different varieties of this fruit available in the Goan markets? .Mankurad A Goan favourite, the mankurad, is a must have during summer in Goa. .Alphonso Christened after Afonso de Albuquerque, this variety is loved by all. .Totapuri Slice and enjoy with a dash of mirchi powder and salt - thank me later!.Badami Available from May to July, these mangoes travel a short distance from Karnataka to reach Goa. .SindhuraThe name Sindhura comes from the skin's colour which wears the shades of vermilion or sindoor when completely matured. .NEXT: In memory of the ultimate sacrifice: Good Friday in Goa.SEE MORE
What's that aroma? With the onset of summer in Goa, one can already smell the delicious smell of mangoes ripening..Mangoes in the Goan marketSpeaking of mangoes, did you know that there are different varieties of this fruit available in the Goan markets? .Mankurad A Goan favourite, the mankurad, is a must have during summer in Goa. .Alphonso Christened after Afonso de Albuquerque, this variety is loved by all. .Totapuri Slice and enjoy with a dash of mirchi powder and salt - thank me later!.Badami Available from May to July, these mangoes travel a short distance from Karnataka to reach Goa. .SindhuraThe name Sindhura comes from the skin's colour which wears the shades of vermilion or sindoor when completely matured. .NEXT: In memory of the ultimate sacrifice: Good Friday in Goa.SEE MORE