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Gurudaspur Litchi Market Could See Tk 100 Crore in Sales
North Bengal's largest litchi market, at Kanumollar Battala in Natore's Gurudaspur, has opened for the season, with traders expecting at least Tk 100 crore in sales.
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Ripe Mango Lassi
With ripe mangoes just arriving in the market, a chilled mango lassi made with sweet yoghurt and pistachios is an easy drink for the hot weather.
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Red, Green and Pink Litchis Hang from the Trees in Jahapur
Jahapur in Faridpur's Madhukhali, known as the village of litchis, expects a good crop this year, with full harvesting due in late May and early June.
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3 Ways to Buy Ripe and Sweet Mangoes at the Market
Checking the stalk, pressing the fruit and smelling it are three ways to make sure the mangoes you buy are ripe and sweet.
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Recipe for Raw and Ripe Mango Chutney
With both raw and half-ripe mangoes in the market, a spiced mango chutney made with jaggery and mustard oil is easy to prepare at home.
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Satkhira Mangoes Reach the Market
Satkhira growers began picking and selling early mango varieties on 5 May, but many say the district's mango calendar has damaged their market.
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How to Buy Ripe Mangoes Without Being Cheated
A few simple checks of smell, softness and appearance help shoppers avoid mangoes ripened with harmful chemicals.
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How to Preserve Green Mangoes in Salt Solution
Green mangoes can be kept for eight to ten months in a salt-based steeping solution and later used in pickles, chutneys, curries and juice.
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Green Mango Murabba
With green mangoes plentiful in the market, now is the best time to make mango murabba at home and keep it for the year.
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Five Foods That Can Cause Trouble After Eating Mango
Mango is nutritious, but eating it with or just after certain foods such as yoghurt, bitter gourd or soft drinks can upset the stomach.
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Green Mango Bharta That Will Make Your Mouth Water
A quick recipe for sweet, sour and spicy mashed green mango, made with just seven ingredients.
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Fruit Bagging Method for Protecting Mangoes
Fruit bagging shields mangoes from fungus, insects and bad weather without pesticides, and most growers have now adopted it.
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Price of a 5kg Watermelon Hits Tk 500
Watermelon prices in Mymensingh jumped at the end of Ramadan, with a four to five kg fruit selling for Tk 500.