Native to South and Southeast Asia, mangoes are the national fruit of India. India is also the world’s leading producer of mangoes. With over 1,000 varieties of mangoes in India alone, it’s no wonder the mango is known as the King of Fruits.

I spent the summer in India several years ago, and some of my fondest memories include drinking mango lassi to try to cool off from the heat and eating mangoes from a stick like candy.

Although we typically think of mangoes as sweet, some varieties are best eaten raw and sour. Summer is officially here, so to get you prepared for the blistering heat, I’ve put together a list of refreshing mango recipes to whet your palate. Some sweet, some spicy, some savory and some sour. One thing’s for sure: you can’t go wrong with mangoes.

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