Slightly over one year after BWI travesty, desire fulfilled

[Saddle Bronc 124]

For reference,

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/198902-litany-of-to-and-fro-journeys-of-trip-to-india/

On May 29, we went to one of the desi grocers around DC--to buy some toor (last time at that store, we were able to get an 8-lb packet--but this time no packets over 4-lb), curry leaves and a box of "Marathon Brand" mangoes (not really that nice, product of Mexico), which runs about $9 there. On the counter, I noticed boxes of "Royal Mangoes" which were imported from India (which gave these a leg-up on the Marathon--we didn't yet know the price of it). When we asked, it was $35 for the box (3.5 kg/7.7 lb)--and we found out by further looking on the side the mangoes within to be...Banganapallis (with the fruit-count written on the side). Well, we took a 9-count box home with us--and have so far consumed 6!

Edited June 2, 2010 by Saddle Bronc

[idaho_and_surigao 3]

For reference,

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/198902-litany-of-to-and-fro-journeys-of-trip-to-india/

On May 29, we went to one of the desi grocers around DC--to buy some toor (last time at that store, we were able to get an 8-lb packet--but this time no packets over 4-lb), curry leaves and a box of "Marathon Brand" mangoes (not really that nice, product of Mexico), which runs about $9 there. On the counter, I noticed boxes of "Royal Mangoes" which were imported from India (which gave these a leg-up on the Marathon--we didn't yet know the price of it). When we asked, it was $35 for the box (3.5 kg/7.7 lb)--and we found out by further looking on the side the mangoes within to be...Banganapallis (with the fruit-count written on the side). Well, we took a 9-count box home with us--and have so far consumed 6!

Having lived in the Philippines...I can sympathize on the longing for good mango! We can get the most fantastic mango in the PI for about 90cents a kilo! Glad you are enjoying them God Bless!

[ELW 5]

Oh my goodness - congrats to you both! :dance: I haven't had a good mango since leaving India five years ago. I would gladly give $35 for a box of good Banganapallis!

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Followup; we finished the box on June 3 after my dad arrived here (he was sent here from CA by my sister so she and her family could go touring NYC, and will stay until 6/26). I tried that day to pick up another box--but there weren't any in stock.

When we returned from a retreat (6/4-6/6), I bought another box (10-count) on 6/8 which turned out not to be as nice as our first one (some of the fruits had soft or black spots which needed to be removed)--it would have been nice if the price had been reduced somewhat (say to $25.00) though admittedly it was a "not-happening".

[fabulous02 1]

Followup; we finished the box on June 3 after my dad arrived here (he was sent here from CA by my sister so she and her family could go touring NYC, and will stay until 6/26). I tried that day to pick up another box--but there weren't any in stock.

When we returned from a retreat (6/4-6/6), I bought another box (10-count) on 6/8 which turned out not to be as nice as our first one (some of the fruits had soft or black spots which needed to be removed)--it would have been nice if the price had been reduced somewhat (say to $25.00) though admittedly it was a "not-happening".

Ohhh I so long to taste Indian mangoes.... I hesitantly bought a few at an Indian grocery store, but they turned out to be so sour and un-ripe. Now here I am searching for recipes for aam-papad/mango fruit leather, so I can at least put them to some use

[DanielParul 50]

I love mangoes, Dussehri is my favorite. I want Daniel and Adi to try some authentic Indian mangoes but it seems they will have to wait till we go to India during summers someday so they can taste a real mango.

Ohhh I so long to taste Indian mangoes.... I hesitantly bought a few at an Indian grocery store, but they turned out to be so sour and un-ripe. Now here I am searching for recipes for aam-papad/mango fruit leather, so I can at least put them to some use

Make some cilantro chutney, add a mango or 2 for extra zest..