Kachha Aam (Raw Mango) – Sardiyon Wala

Kachha Aam (Raw Mango) – Sardiyon Wala – Description

Scientific Name: Mangifera indica
Family: Anacardiaceae

🥭 Description:

Kachha Aam, also called Raw Mango, is the unripe form of mango.
During winter (sardiyon wala aam), the fruit is small, firm, and green in color.
The flesh is pale yellow-white, crisp, and very sour in taste.
It has a strong tangy aroma and is used extensively in Indian pickles and chutneys.

🍋 Culinary Uses:

• Used to make Aam ka Achaar (Mango Pickle) — a popular winter preparation.

• Added to chutneys, salads, and dals for a tangy flavor.

• Grated raw mango is used in kachumber or mango murabba.

• Also used in Aam Panna, a refreshing drink made in summer.

💚 Nutritional Value:

• Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants

• Contains Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium

• High in fiber and low in calories

💪 Health Benefits:

• Helps boost immunity, especially in winter

• Aids digestion and reduces acidity

• Keeps the liver healthy

• Prevents heat stroke when consumed as Aam Panna in summer