In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit talk about mangoes, the king of all fruits in India and the subcontinent. They are covering:
The etymology of the word mango in English and Hindi.
The connection between political diplomacy and mangoes.
How the Mughal kings and Ghalib were obsessed with mangoes.
What Unani and Ayurveda say about mangoes.
Why some mangoes are more expensive than others.
What decides our preferences for a particular type of mango?
So sit back, relax and get ready to bite into your favorite mango with our 2Gs.
Important links to geek out more:
Mango: The National Fruit of India
(https://www.theheritagelab.in/mango-national-fruit-history/)
Exploring Mangoes as Metaphor in South Asian Writing by Radhika Oberoi
(https://thewire.in/books/mangoes-metaphor-writing-poetry)
Delhiwale: A tribute to the king of fruits by Mayank Austen Soofi
(https://bit.ly/35pLf1M)
Wine in Sealed Glasses: In Praise of Mangoes by H.N.Bali
(https://bit.ly/3zE4DpE)
History of Mango – ‘King of Fruits’ by Dr. Indu Mehta
(http://www.ijesi.org/papers/Vol(6)7/Version-3/D0607032024.pdf)
Mango - the most lovely fruit of Hindustan, sang Amir Khusro
(https://bit.ly/3gE9vlE)
Food for Thought: Melons, Mangoes, and Mughals
(https://asia.si.edu/food-for-thought-melons-mangoes-and-mughals/)
Amba: The Iraqi Mango Pickle from India That Tops Palestinian Shawarma
(https://bit.ly/3xltUCY)
Two of India’s most expensive mangoes that you’ve probably not heard of
(https://bit.ly/2TBOkc7)
Vikram Doctor's podcast on Alphonso mangoes
(https://bit.ly/3wvmFs1)
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@sadaf_hussain @thehustlingglutton
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