Timeless Treats: Mango delicacies that have stood the test of time

th-century Sufi poet Amir Khusrow captured mango's charm in a riddle: 'He visits my town once a year... a mango.'

Food historian Pushpesh Pant says mango is born of Indian soil and its legacy stems from versatility across every stage of its life cycle.

Chef Nishant Choubey recalls ripe mango rasam as a childhood favourite, balancing sweet, tangy, spicy, and peppery flavours.

Chef Ameya Parachand says Kairichi Daal is a classic Maharashtrian preparation made with raw mangoes, handed down by his mother.