Mango With Chili Powder

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Mango is in season now. Are you exploring various recipes to use them most enjoyably? A simple recipe like this spicy mango with chili powder does not require any kitchen skills. Plus, it gives you immense pleasure with its unique taste and flavor.

Mango with chili powder is a spicy fruit snack that ready under 5 minutes.

Consider this mango with chili powder recipe if you want to include fruits in your menu more often than you could. And this mango with chili powder will not disappoint you for sure.

A spiced mango snack is made in under a few minutes. Thinking about the heat? Don't worry; you can adjust the spice level to your preference.

The Goodness Of Mango

It is a famous street food in most tropical countries. A simple snack and sprinkle snack blows our minds with all its natural flavors and tastes.

Spiced mango is one of the first few recipes I try to make when mangoes are in season. The next I make is mango juice. My point is to consume the seasonal fruits that nature gifts me.

Selecting The Mango

For this mango with chili powder recipe, the mango should be firm and neither too ripe nor too green. When you touch it, the skin should be soft and intact, making making a delicious forkable snack easy.

Numerous mango varieties are available, and all are excellent here. But the only thing to consider is the taste of the mango. If the mango is slightly sour, increase the quantity of chili powder, and vice versa.

The simple recipe like this fresh and spicy mango chili does not require any kitchen skills.

Selecting The Chili Powder

Every region has its version of chili powder, a blend of spices. The chili powder available in the United States is a blend of spices.

Usually made with paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, and onion powder. This spice mix gives chili mango a robust flavor that is very addictive.

You may use store-bought chili powder or make your own, combining paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano powder.

Do you want to spice up the chili powder? try blending the super hot cayenne pepper powder or Indian red chili powder. Proceed with caution; this is super fiery. Just a pinch goes a long way.

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How To Make Mango With Chili Powder?

Cut the mango into wedges.

mangoes are sliced to eat with chili powder

Arrange them in the cups(which makes it easy to serve and snack).
Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and lime juice.
And serve.

sliced mangoes ready for making mango with chili powder

Serving Suggestions

Midday Snack. A tasty, spicy fruit snack is best for midday snacking when you crave something. It is a good and refreshing alternative to all those fancy store-bought processed snacks.
Appetize at a Party. Fruits are usually served as desserts, but this Mexican mango with chili powder tastes excellent when served at the beginning of the course. It is the best finger food for a party or potluck; the guests will love it.

How Long To Store?

Fresh fruits are always suitable and advisable to consume as soon as we cut. The mango loses its freshness and its extraordinary flavors every hour after cutting. The sooner you serve, the more possibility you have to intake all the goodness of mango.
However, depending on the firmness, it can lengthen its serving time when refrigerated. There are no strict rules; according to the freshness of this tropical fruit, it may stay good for 6 hours to 1 day. Firm mangoes remain longer than they ripen.

The Variations

If time is the primary constraint, sprinkle chili powder, salt, and lime juice. These three ingredients alone can do wonders. However, when serving for a party, consider the following,

Crushed black pepper. One of the other spices works excellently here.
Ground cumin. Add-in for making the fruit more aromatic.
Papaya. Add papaya wedges along with the spiced and salted mango wedges.
Cucumber. It also complements the taste and texture of this snack.
Pineapple. This is another tropical fruit that I love to pair with.

FAQ

Why should the mango be firm?

The mango is too ripened and cannot hold its shape once cut down for the mango with chili powder recipe. Moreover, the ripened mango has its natural sweetness and may not work well when combined with chili powder. Compared with ripening and green mango, the green mango plays great with chili powder.

How to spice down the mango?

Once you serve the cut mango and find it too spicy to handle, rinse it in running water; the water removes the spice coating. Then pat it with a kitchen towel and sprinkle the spice of your choice.

Can you eat mango skin?

Mango skin is edible and packed with antioxidants, fibers, and minerals. However, it might also have pesticide and chemical residue, so always rinse well before serving.
I like to eat the mango with its skin(when it is soft and tender).

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