Yellow fever on Goa's streets and in the markets

MANGO DELIGHT

The mango season is here and so are Mankurad mangoes that are locally harvested by Goan pluckers. Dig into them and get a taste of Goan heritage.

KINGLY AND PRICEY

The king of fruits has made its way into the markets, but if you want to take home a dozen be ready to shell out Rs 2,500.

MANGO MANIA

Besides the Mankurad mangoes, the markets in Margao are also selling a variety of ghontas and Alphonsos. Ghontas are a variety of mangoes found commonly in Goa. They are small ripe, sucking mangoes. 

TASTE OF PARADISE

For many Goans, a trip home isn't complete without mangoes for the family to savour.

STRIGHT FROM THE ORCHARDS

According to this seller, Narendra Naik, all the mangoes are procured from orchards around Margao like Raia, Fatorda and even Navelim.

GHONTA SANSAV

This is the season to prepare Ghonta Sansav, a spicy-tangy mustard-based preparation. Sansav comes from the word sansva which means mustard seeds in the local language.

GOLDEN BOUNTY

Yellow is universally seen as a colour of happiness and joy and the same reflects on the streets of Goa which are abuzz with this yellow-coloured fruit.

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