The noble mango is making the most under the spotlight, easing its way into dishes and drinks across Mumbai. Here’s where you can find the most innovative creations featuring the summer fruit
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A Mexican twist
What if you could try a quesadilla featuring mango? Well, no request is too odd, because at AKAâu00c2u0080u00c2u0088Bistro, you actually can. The Mango Quesadilla stars mango bits with refried beans and cilantro rice, all folded inside tortillas. Expect an explosion of sweet, sour, spicy and smoked flavours, with a hint of curry.
Time: 8.30 am to 11 pm at Nagindas Master Road, Kala Ghoda.
Call: 9029293968
Cost: Rs 370 (veg), Rs 390 (chicken)
Tropical sushi rolls
Sweet-and-sour slices of mango blend beautifully with fresh tuna to create a well balanced Crispy Mango Maki at Yuuka. The dish also features crunchy cucumber and tempura flakes, as well as a touch of tangy yuzu honey, and spicy mayo for a little zing.
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm, 7 pm to 12 am
At: The St Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel.
Call: 61628000
Cost: Rs 1,750
Margarita with a chuski
The Chuski Margarita at Farzi Cafe is a classic margarita with an Indian twist. To make it, a raw mango reduction is shaken with tequila, lime juice, and kefir lime leaves. The concoction is then poured into a salt-rimmed margarita glass and served with a popsicle.
Time: 12 pm to 1 am at Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.
Call: 8433942801
Cost: Rs 475
All wrapped up
"The idea was to make a light dish with mango as the star in a savoury dish, as it is in season," says chef Siddharth Kalyanaraman, who helms the kitchen at NRI. These Mango Rice Wraps use slivers of Alphonso with crunchy bell peppers and cucumber, while the tangy-spicy dip is made with the Badami mango.
From: May 8 TIME 12 pm to 11.30 pm
At: Maker Maxity, BKC.
Call: 30005040
Cost: Rs 400
A not-so-aam pizza
Tuck into a wood-fired pizza that's a tad different. "We top the classic margherita with thin slices of juicy Alphonso mango and fresh basil, and serve it with a chilli garlic dip," says chef Larry Paul of British Brewing Company. He adds that the final product is not too sweet or fruity.
At: British Brewing Company outlets.
Time: 12 pm to 12.30 am
Call: 39698190 (Lower Parel)
Cost: Rs 425 (veg), Rs 450 (non-veg)
Mango in your chai
The tisane that goes into the Iced Mango Cha at 212 All Good is sourced from Vrindavan Farm. The infusion combines mango, frangipani and sorrel flowers to give you a drink that's refreshing and high on antioxidants.
Time 9 am to 11.30 pm
At: Grand Galleria, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.
Call: 8655012212
Cost: Rs 160