A. its not that only pakistan has chausa. You have talked about Anwar Ratol but may forgot to taste and discuss purely Pakistani originated Mango Sindhri. @Nakul btw, its totapari. Multani mangoes are out of this world. Both Pakistani and Indian mangoes are great. You look too influenced by Jonathan Swift .....I wish if we could continue to strike the very silly mentality of Indian/Pakistani so that they get ready to accept that fact that we are Lilliputians in every aspect of our daily life......but the worst of it is they are proud of it... Why not start a mango competition between Pakistan & India, perhaps it will have good effect on Ratol village, ignored in India and some other in Pakistan. I am a good mango taster but need a bucket of mangoes from both the countries to be statistically correct!! Haha It is not Anwar Ratol which is the best it is 'Chaunsa' I guess the writer does not even know about chaunsa . Given the climate, I am sure Sindri/Chausa of similar quality can be grown in Kutch. Hindu mangoes taste as delicious as Islamic mangoes. excellent write-up!
Give me a break please. It is nothing to do with the patriotism of a country but the taste. :) But perhaps you haven't tasted the king of all the mangoes - "Sindhri" from Southern Pakistan. Next in that order is Banganpalli from Andhra Pradesh. It is a medium-sized mango and sweet as sin. Ripens to a reddish orange blush. My rating -1/2*:)), I am for an autonomous region for all mango eaters.... non eaters will be thrown ghutli at them :-p. Mango is the king of fruits, and Langra is THE KING of Mangoes...enough said! It is eaten as slice and and also best for dish "aam-ras". Every day keep checking if any of them is ripen enough to slurrrrrrrrrrp :). The flavor of Raspuri or the non-fibery fleshiness of Banganpally are unique. Perhaps the sweetness of mangoes will reduce the bitterness of relations. (Both are natives of the New World.) I agree. Well intended and humorous article . Haden is the "parent" of many, many other varieties of mangoes in the United States. Anwar Ratole mangoes are extensively grown in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Brilliant article, though living in the middle east and having tried the best of indian mangoes from Lulu, my vote still goes to the humble, undermarketed Chaunsa. :). Banginipali is more tastier than alphonso. Fruit is large at 20 ounces with a striking oxblood color; the flesh is yellow. @Up wala to talk of oranges nothing beats the kinos of Pakistan and sangtaras of nagpur..both are different varities and have their own flavor. Killing the enemy with sweetness! Taiwan : * (Big + beautiful in look only)
Chaunsa is harvested in the summer months (June–September). @Kalyan the chaunsa is IMO the best pakistani mango to eat. We do understand you feeling and affiliation first with India and second with Indian mangoes. The quality of Chaunsa is unmatchable because of its fragrance, delicious taste and luscious soft pulp. The author should try Chonsah and compare it with Alphonso or any other variety. The fruit tastes like coconut cream pie. Why does it have to be one or the other? The mangoes I get to eat here are essentially from Mexico, and who knows when these have been taken off the tree and so I have given up eating mangoes here except when I visit some of the Caribbean islands which have their native mangoes....at least those locally grown taste a lot better, not to speak of the journey back memory lane it affords me. India is the largest producer of mangoes with 36% of the world's production. Let's put up a table on the border, and bring in foreign fruit experts to judge. Anwar Ratol no 12 Mango (Premium Quality) Anwar Ratol contested with the delicious Chaunsa as the king of mangoes. the chaunsa is IMO the best pakistani mango to eat. Well written BUT Pakistani mangoes ARE BETTER! Few years back Alphanso was exported to USA with much fanfare but was a flop as it was too pricy and it lost to mangoes to taste even to Kent mangoes from Mexico. Using strict Cartesian logic, the author has used mangoes to conclusively prove why everybody is better than everybody else. Old ones are getting stale thus generate loss of interest in both Pakistanis and Indians . But naming hapus to alphonso, ehhh. Chaunsa used to be the favorite of the whole Suri tribe. India and Pakistan were once a same country. Vigorous tree, fruit is good eating quality. Editorial: Is the world community willing to censure India for persecuting its Muslims? you have all the rights in world to appreciate Alphonso or whatever; that does not make your taste bud better than somebody else. You have not even mentioned Banganapalli. Source: Maps of the world. Secondly Pakistan is not as big as India but its people are distinct and one can tell the difference though you will say many of them migrated to Pakistan from India like mangoes. Anwar Ratol. Shivam Vij is a contributing editor at ThePrint. How could anyone even think that isn't the case? Though i have tasted many such as Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol, Misri, Langra, Sindhri, Tota Pari, Rose and the one grafted with orange all are class apart. Dasehri is also available in pakistan, and how can you miss Chaunsa? A mango grafter migrated from Ratol to Pakistan, transplanted a sprig there and named it Anwar, after his father. Horrible is the only thing that comes to mind. They are not hard on the pockets too.. One of the older cultivars from Florida, but still good tasting. The political confrontation leaves the country in a precarious place at a time of extraordinary challenge. I think India and Pakistan should make love not war. Ask Almarai, why they make mango juice from Indian mangoes only? Yes, Sindhri can be compared with Dosehri (Dasheri). Alphonso is good too as they stay on shelf for long time and have ten times the quantity in the market and good for pulping. I do not know about Ratols or Anwar Ratols but I am certain that Dusseri is a very inferior quality of mango. That makes mangoes an India-Pakistan dispute just like Kashmir. I do have some 200 Mango trees and of more than 30 varieties and Chaunsa too. The answers is abvious, love your mangoes because thats is what is closest to you but respect that other have same situation on "their mangoes". Request to my fellow Indians and Pakistanis, send one box of each variety at my home. The cognoscenti epicureans around the world will always know which is the King of Mangoes. Rosigold is considered one of the earliest season mangos in South Florida. I live in north India, BT think alphanso is unmatchable. Angie has a resinous taste, similar to the Carrie mango. Very witty indeed! I grew up in Lucknow and because the Dasheri orchards of Malihabad are right next door, the markets are flooded with Dasheri every summer. I'm sure the people, the mango lovers on both sids, will love this war! @Vikram the author is right. ;P, I live in UK and can say pakistani mangoes are the best. A week later, the angry citizens of Ratol went to Indira Gandhi and presented her a box of the original Ratol mangoes. American farmers growing mangoes in Florida claim theirs is the best, and mangoes are not even native to the New World. :):)
Anwar Ratol is the most-loved mango in Pakistan. The Gir Keshar mango is famous for its colour and smell. I am so much in Love with Pakistani mangoes that I never tasted any other, even I have access to Australian, Indian, Malaysian, Philippines and even Kenyan Mangoes. Alphonso, as the writer admits is "perfect" not because it is merely sweet enough, but because ALL its mango attributes are perfect -- the smoothness of texture, the hairlessness, and the flavor. I agree Alphonso is over rated , People have made it a status symbol in India. Although the mango season is yet to start, I can feel the sweet taste of Chaunsa, Saroli and but not the least Anwar Ratol. I have sampled Mexican & Brazilian mangos in Europe. To pick one color and remove all others will only make the world monochromatic, like an old black-&-white picture. :-). It is also originated from India. Choc Anan is known as the ever-bearing mango tree because of its potential to have a mango crop during the summer and winter. Please try some north indian mangoes too before coming to a final conclusion. Mahachanok is an oblong commercial mango from Asia, with yellow to orange color exterior when ripe. ... Chaunsa’ mango, also known as the ‘Chausa’, is a named mango cultivar that originated from Rahim Yar Khan and Multan in Pakistan. Extra care is required for children with special needs. I have the same feeling when they compare Pakistani ghazals with Indian Ghazals or Pakistani fast bowlers with Indians. I pray one day you will be elite enough to taste and write about Aam - e - Khaas - Alphonsos of Maharashtra. Pakistani mangoes are the best and I say that because I haven't tasted Indian mango. Ok, here is another twist. Also read: Pakistani mango growers slice in to India market. A colourful,oval shaped mango with almost flat sides. I can’t wait for mangoes to arrive in market. The problem with such Pakistani mango lovers is that they are Pakistanis first and mango lovers second. Small mango with a comparatively big seed. The season is creeping in. So what are the plans then... Indian Kesar mango is very nice too but no mention of that? No doubt Chaunsa is best in class. "Yet, there's one point which we can all agree about: those South Asians who claim not to be fond of mangoes are to be pitied." Discussing the issue of mangoes with several people gave me the answer. No other mango can match it in taste. Florigon is a seedling of a Saigon planted on the property of Mr. John C. Kaiser, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Wake me up than, and I will give my judgment. So as author said, it depends where you are borught up :), @Abdul Ahad Please send me an email at shivamvij@gmail.com and I'll tell you where to send them. There is no fiber and a rich, aromatic flavor that is over-powering to the unaccustomed palate. The Anwar Ratol mango is said to have been cultivated by Anwar-ul-haq in a garden in the Ratol area in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Keitt (pronounced "kit") is one of the latest season mangoes in South Florida (United States), with fruit into October. Good article. My favourite mango is the Dasheri. The flesh contains very few fibres, and constitutes approximately 82 percent of the fruit. We even planned to sneak in few boxes with us on our way back to US but the boxes we bought, we ate them all even before we reached the border. The author deserves a pat on the back for an excellent article.Most people in the subcontinent love mango but how many of us have tasted all the major/popular varieties? These sell very fast so is anwer ratol. In fact they even remember me, when my wife went to take out food, when she visited with her dad!. Loved the article and its light-hearted tone. Two popular varieties, chaunsa and anwar ratol, are often described by mango connoisseurs as a sweeter version of its popular Indian cousin alphonso, commonly available in the U.S.
The best version of which is called Gulab Jamun. Worldwide, hundreds of mango cultivars exist. This is a fact. Why would I do that when I get to eat the world's best mangoes? Pakistan Verities : **** (Anwar Rat0l- this rating is for random sample!!!) Karachi Several varieties of mango ripen in July but among these ‘Anwar Ratol’ stands out most. There are so many different types of mangoes coming from India. It is too sweet, too perfect. Mangoes- Maldahiya from bengal, Dussehri from Lucknow region, Langra from Banaras, Chausa from UP again, Rataul from Meerut region of UP, Hapus from Konkan region, Banganapalli from AP.... debate settled forever. @Up wala, except that India is not well known for its oranges. I've tried one of the famous mango of India " hapoos" the taste was really good and different. Malaysia : ***. Also read: A case of exploding with mangoes. It is a fairly young species and originates from Ratol, a village in Uttar Pradesh, India where the first Ratol tree is just over a 100 years old. Very well written article on mangoes! @indialovepakistan Can you rate yemeni mangoes? Which is not to say I have tasted Pakistani mangoes. Chausa is a place near bihar,where it had its origin.so,again it is an indian breed,name differs. It is susceptible to anthracnose. In the words of Ghalib………`Gudhay he to aaam nahi khatay. My favorite mango is Desheri too. Anwar Ratol stand no where. When I went to Ratol and tasted its signature mango, I felt it was like a better version of the Dasheri. Let me know if available in Qatar. The English word "mango" (plural "mangoes" or "mangos") originated from the Malayalam word māṅṅa via Portuguese (also manga) during spice trade with Kerala in 1498. A mango grafter migrated from Ratol to Pakistan, transplanted a sprig there and named it Anwar, after his father. Nice try but it was true you wouldn't be writing this article trying to convince other. We should say "our mangoes are great! The Indian government's silence on this is most unacceptable. Well, when it comes to mangoes its emotional for South Asians - it takes them back to their roots. I don't think "trade ties" of any kind are going to do anybody any where in the world any good until all nations/countries have "visa on arrival" first for All. In UK both Indian and Pakistani mangoes are available during the season. It is a small mango and sweet as sin. Dont enforce on others... @A. Andhra, Telangana, parts of Karnataka, parts of Orissa and Karnataka are proud of Banginapalli, Nuzividu Rasam. I would really accept that India is better than Pakistan in Films, dance but Pakistan is much better in comedy, Songs, and producing best mangoes. !B'cause how can you judge or conclude that Pak mangoes are best when you admitted that you have not tasted any other mangoes even when you have access to it...you proved yourself wrong...and all those judges in various competitions will have no job left. It is heavily exported to the Middle East, Europe, Canada, and most recently to the United States. For me, imam pasant is the best mango in the world! Nice light hearted article. Had author tried the great 'Chanusa' of Pakistan, he would have changed his mind. The Florigon tree is vigorous. The original Kent tree still stands in Coral Gables, Florida (United States). think I will go buy some mangoes now! Pakistani mangoes are the best. Mangoes are rated on sweetness, aroma, texture and it being soft on the palate. To eat the real Alphonso, come to this part the region and then settle the debate! Keep your preference with you. The flesh is deep yellow or orange. Both sides declaring theirs is better, without tasting the other product, is tantamount to idiocy. Chaunsa Originating from the Rahim Yar Khan district of Pakistan, these mango types have been named after Sher Shah Suri, who defeated Humanyun, one of the Mughal Emperors at a battle in Bihar, India. 1200+400=1600 varieties. If you have not tasted Sindhri yet, let me know I will send you some despite I am not present in Pakistan. Also, if mango eaters are surveyed and asked to rank ten selected varieties of mangoes, and "A" is ranked the "best" - is that really the "best" mango variety, let alone "best in the world"? The mango is fiberless and has a very pleasant sweet flavor. It doesn't stand up against Chaunsa (from Rahim Yar Khan / Multan) or Sindhri (from Sindh). India may have over 1400 variety of mangoes; and that Anwar Ritol, Chausa, Langrra, Dasehri may have their roots in India.. What the author is missing is that we, in Pakistan, have perfected those varieties.. and so, using the same terminology that the author has used: "Case Closed!" Why reducing Aseefa Bhutto and Maryam Nawaz to troubleshooters for their families is not a good idea, Pandya powers India to T20 series victory in thrilling finish. For example, Toor (or arhar) daal - my childhood favorite - from South Asia does taste better and is more "authentic"than the flavorless variety from Kenya, which seems to have supplanted that variety in the US shops. Instead of debating on proxy wars Between Pakistan and India it's better to debate on Mangoes. It doesn't matter how many types of mangoes grown in India, you can not advocate quality with quantity. Someone answer me this: Is one color better than the other? I have tasted both Alphonso and Anwar and found difficult to judge. Forget any other Mangoes - Mexican, Sudani, Thai...Bla Bla Bla Bla. They flood Odisha market with this inferior mangoes. Thanks to author for writing on lighter topic otherwise life is big tension for desis all over the world! Nice article, I have tried few indian varieties but found pakistani mangoes to be distinctive more sweeter and aromatic. I was just presented with a box of alphonso and it was so good that my wife and i had two before putting it into the chiller. Chousa is available in India too at the end of mango season. We grow it in 22 Bigha of ancestral farms. The Carrie mango has a strong resinous flavor that is desired by some, and despised by others. The Bazaars are full of Pakistani mangoes far more than indian ones. I am not a mango expert, but as a patriotic Pakistani I totally disagree with Shivam. One of my favorite restaurant was run by Pakistanis. @Marghoob A. Siddiqui Very minutely would mean what? Turpentine is used as a rootstock in Florida for grafting other mango varieties. The Author has made a good point about the Alphonso (or Hapus, as it is locally called) being too sweet and perfect. I don't eat Mangoes or any other fruit!. Also read: Nawaz sends mangoes to appease bitter India ties: report. well never came to mind that mango war exisst too..Dear Mr Author are you doing it deliberately or being paid by mango mafia in india to speared such articles so that our market start importing your mangoes.?? Here in chhattisgarh the Khujji's "langada aam" is also very famous. Delightful and sweeter than a mango article !!!!!! No one can win and you can keep arguing till the cows come home and no one gets hurt beside their egos . This variety is not produced in large numbers, however its quality is as good as the Alphonso! @Abdul Ahad Please send them to me. One should not ignore Mali. They also claim to have best mangoes in the world! The simple way to enjoy this splendid variety of mango is to cool it and enjoy as it is or cut it into cubes or slices. I trade in Mangoes and have tasted from each country. ;), @Kalyan
Being a truthful Indian, i have to say,Pakistani mangoes are the best and are commonly alluded to as ' Honey sweet'. A box of 10 Pakistani mangos cost $22 Canadian dollars and box of 5 mangos go for $12.99. A Carrie mango must be allowed to ripen on the tree and develops a strong "musky" flavor when over-ripe. you forgot MALDA-the king of mangoes from west bengal india. Chaunsa (also referred to as 'Chausa') is a pale yellow, slightly green succulent variety of mango when ripe. Though I haven't eaten Indian mangoes but still believe me Pakistani mangoes are better. This is available in July and August.The overall season for Anwar Ratol is from June to August. Well dussheeri & other mangoes are very sweet in taste so i don't like them. On the contrary, last two summers I crossed the border to go to Toronto only to eat Pakistani mango and I must admit that it was really worth every penny I spent to go there. My wife happens to be a part of Pakistan!. I hope you get to have real mangoes some day sooner! Italians or whoever don't fume about it. Vij only knows the Dasseris but I have tasted many more types all over the country and can differentiate good & average quality mangos. You might feel it as a compulsion on your part to favour Indian mangoes, but I will be very honest (and unbiased) that Pakistani mangoes are the best and this comes from someone who has tried most common mangoes from both sides of the border. No wonder why the 'Anwars' had to move to the places now in Pakistan, obviously they had to pour in the sweetness of the soil which was missing previously. Try one Shivam, maybe TCS sentiment express delivers to where you are located! The arabian meal 'shawarma' is sold with the same name. Some of the famous types of Pakistani mangoes are Sindhri, Langra, Sonaro, Dasheri, Saroli, Anwar Ratol & Chaunsa. Badami mangoes are also known as the Alphonso of Karnataka state. Once you have tasted our mangoes, we guarantee you nothing would compare to its level of juiciness and mouth-watering taste. May be you should start eating good mangoes.:). Closer to its ripening, the mango skin will be soft to touch and will appear wrinkly. I am deeply hurt, you ignored my mango! Nice article. Nice article!! Lancetilla can bear 5 pound fruit, but the eating quality is considered subpar among mango connoisseurs. Compared with many modern mangoes, Graham seems bland. @M Lodhi I agreewith you. Prior to its availability in the U.S., some American chaunsa aficionados would travel to Canada in order to legally purchase the mango. @Kalyan chonsa from Pakistan are the best in the world bro :P :P, Good one Shivam!! Both varieties complement each other. Oh, the flavor. Gary is considered very susceptible to anthracnose. The anwar ratol variety is unnamed here, but I would presume they mean that one, as that is the most delicious and comes out at the time mentioned in the article. @Kalyan chainsaw is good.but Anwar retelling is even better maybe among the best in Pakistani mangoes, @SHIVAM I am a Proud Pakistani and I am the best. Pakistan stands at 5th spot with a production of 1,888,450 tonnes. Known for its distinctively sweet, yellowish pulp and thin skin. Reviews of older varieties of mangoes were based upon the competition available at the time. Eat original Dusheri and for that matter Chausa.. Pure wastage of time. Lots of mango flowers dropped in the hailstorms we experienced in western India.... still some good quality has found its way to the market, If we are trying to compete in a subtle way..... a neutral judge be appointed...... let the world know what the best mangoes come from these two countries. IT has been 28 years since frenzied Hindu mobs tore down the Mughal-era Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Slurrrrrrrrrrrp, How dare your insult the Alphanso (the Hapus) the king of fruits .. all other varieties of mangoes pale in its comparison - the smell, the shape the taste everything about it :). Florigon is considered to be one of the most disease resistant varieties of mangoes in high humid climates, although the flavor is not on par with many of the newer varieties. See, we can have a nice, lighthearted debate about a potentially "explosive" issue like the mangos! THE open season on journalists is acquiring a darker edge. Mangoes and no mention of Pakistani Malda(it is originally from Malda in West Bengal) or Langhra- this is criminal negligence/hasty oversight and requires unconditional apology from the author and all commentators- no excuses please. There must be 30 days exhibition in both countries major cities.let people decide with freedom and enjoy mangoes from indo pak region. 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