Raw Mango

The arrival of kairi in Pakistani markets signals the start of summer preparations — pickle-making season begins, and every household with a mango tree starts preserving. Raw mango chutney (fresh, bright green, barely processed) is the summer counterpart to the slow-cooked imli chutney of winter. Aam panna — a chilled drink of boiled raw mango pulp with cumin and mint — is a beloved Pakistani heat remedy. Street vendors sell kairi slices with chaat masala as a summer street snack.