Mangoes are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C, as well as a good source of Potassium and contain beta carotene.
Mangoes are bursting with protective nutrients! The vitamin content depends upon the variety and maturity of the fruit, when the mango is green the amount of Vitamin C is higher, as it ripens the amount of beta-carotene (Vitamin A) increases.
Mangoes have antioxidant properties, which help reduce the risk for certain diseases, including cancer, and help fight and prevent infection; growth and repair of cells, tissues and skin; relieving allergy symptoms.
Here are some Mangoes' Recipes
Mango Lassi
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh mango pulp*
1/3 cup cold water
1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)
9 to 10 standard-size ice cubes
* Canned or frozen mango may be substituted
Method
If using a fresh mango, peel and remove the flesh from the pit; cut mango into small pieces.
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients
1 large green unripe mango
1 medium-sized Bombay onion
4 bird's eyes chilies
1/2 large red chilli
3 polygonum leaves (optional)
3 sprigs of coriander leaves
juice from 1 small lime
2 to 3 T fish sauce
1 T palm sugar
roasted almond or cashews or peanuts nibs
mint for garnish
Method
2. Slice the onion thinly, cut the chilies finely, mince the polygonum leaves and cut the other leaves into 1 cm lengths.
3. Mix the mango, chilies, polygonum and coriander leaves with the palm sugar, lime juice and fish sauce to taste. Sprinkle the toasted nuts over.
Mango Salsa
Fresh, sweet mango salsa is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or fish or crackers. Also great for dipping chips.
Ingredients
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 1/2 cup) (See: How to Cut a Mango)
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chilli, minced (include ribs and seeds for a hotter taste if desired)
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Also good with diced red bell pepper and jicama.
Method
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the salsa ends up being a little too hot or acidic for your taste, you can temper it by adding some diced avocado.