It is summertime and it is also the time for ripe, juicy mangoes. Mango is not only a delicious fruit but it is also rich in different nutrients. Mango is rich in calorie and carbohydrates. The phenolic compound found in mango has added antioxidant and anti cancer properties in it. It is rich in iron and vitamin E and good for the health of everyone and especially those who are underweight and pregnant. Fresh mango is delicious. So if you have sweet mangoes just cut and eat them without anything. It tastes heavenly. But if you like, you can make different tasty preparations with it and can serve them as dessert.

1. Mango with Cream

Ingredients
•     2 chopped ripe mangoes
•    ¼  orange juice
•    1 tablespoon lemon juice
•    1/3 cup sugar
•    Pinch of salt
•    1 cup fresh cream (whipped)
•    Few mango slices
•    Fresh mint

Preparation
In a blender put chopped mangoes, orange, lemon juice, sugar and salt altogether. Blend them until the mixture gets smooth. Pour it on a dish. Then pour the whipped cream in it. Chill it in refrigerator. When serving the product as dessert garnish it with freshly cut mango slices and sprigs of mint.

2. Mango Drink

Ingredients
•    1 cup of sliced mango
•    Sugar to taste
•    1 pinch salt
•    Ice cubes
•    Chilled water

Preparation
In a blender mix all the ingredients and blend well. You may add chilled water to adjust the consistency of the drink according to your preference. To give it a creamy effect you may add 1 or 2 heaped tablespoon of milk powder in it. Some people like to make it more delicious by adding blended cashew nuts and raisins in the drink.

3. Mango Salad

Ingredients
•    Two Chilled ripe mangoes
•    One chilled cucumber
•    Lemon juice 1 table spoon
•    Juice of sweet lime ½ cup(chilled)

Preparation
Peel and dice both mangoes and cucumber. Place them on a plate. Sprinkle pinch of salt on it. Sprinkle lime juice over the fruits and at last pour the sweet lime juice. Mix all these things with the help of a spoon and keep them in freezer for 5 minutes. This item is very tasty and refreshing in summer.

Just try them out for getting the heavenly taste.