Indian Mangoes
Posted by melissamccart on May 13, 2008
Ripe, luscious mangoes are nestled among tropical fruits at grocery stores all over town this week. At P Street Whole Foods, for example, an entire table is dedicated to the flat, green Haitian variety.
But where are the Indian varieties now that they’re in season? After all, President Bush vowed to lift a ban on the “king of mangoes”, they’re that good. Though last year, they created quite a stir, so far, demand is dormant. At Wegman’s in Sterling, a produce manager said he would order them now, so customers can expect them on shelves in about a week.
If you’re too citybound to head to Sterling, you can also order them from Wegman’s source, Melissa’s Farm Fresh Produce, for quite the price.
Perhaps more fun and less of an investment is a trip to Rasika, where through June, chef Vikram Sunderman will feature dishes such as Aam Murgh (chicken, mango and cashew nuts) and Fish Manga, a sea bass, red chili, tamarind, and pearl onion dish showcasing Alphonsos in the raw.
