From Croissants to Sundaes: Manam Chocolate's Mango Innovations
Hyderabad: As the summer thunderstorms roll in, Manam Chocolate, the premium Indian craft chocolate brand welcomes with absolute joy, the much beloved mango, a fruit so deeply woven into our collective memories and seasonal traditions. We all crave that explosion of delightful flavours savored in countless ways – diced, sliced, squeezed into refreshing drinks or poured into countless, decadent sweets. Our spirits are lifted by the very thought of digging into a bowl of creamy aamras or sipping a glass of chilled, tangy aam panna or biting into that lip-puckering slice of raw mango sprinkled with chilli. We’re celebrating the season and our very favourite King of Fruits - the Indian Mango, all through summer with ‘Manam Mango Summers - Edition 2024’. And this mango season, we at Manam Chocolate, invite you to indulge in your favourite fruit in an exciting medley of nostalgia and novelty. Familiar tastes enveloped in completely new flavour pairings, imagined by our chocolatiers and chefs for a delightful, distinct new mango experience! Imagine chunky Alphonso Mango jelly layered with coconut cream in a flaky croissant, Kesar Mango filling spiked with Guntur chilli meets our 67% West Godavari Dark Chocolate inside a delightful bonbon. The silky, sweet Himayat Mango gets recast as a soft custard filling in a crispy baked flan, the season’s fresh mulberries unite with season’s fresh mangoes in a classic tart, and raw Himayat Mango meets green Papaya, with fresh herbs, bird eye chilli and roasted peanuts tossed in a spicy chilli tamarind dressing. Come experience over 30 playful takes on everyone’s favourite fruit including the DIY Mango Sundae Bar where you get to pour Manam’s signature dark or milk chocolate over chunks of fresh, juicy mangoes, layered with sponge cake, and an abundance of fun toppings. This isn't just indulgence. It's a celebration of Indian mangoes in a set of new avatars - ones that surprise and delight with every bite. Come join us on a delightful journey of discovery this Manam Mango summer at Manam Chocolate Karkhana, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Also available for order on Swiggy, Hyderabad and Pan-India shipping of select products available through the webshop - manamchocolate.
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"We'd love for you to taste different mangoes in various desserts or bakes, with unique flavour combinations, and indulge in something delicious! By teasing out the unique characteristics of each varietal, we've crafted a menu that allows you to rediscover mangoes, not only as a summer treat but as a canvas for culinary explorations. Imagine hints of pineapple or cardamom elevating the familiar sweetness of the Pedda RasaluMangoes, or the Alphonso's rich mouthfeel accentuated with creamy white chocolate." said Ruby Islam, Head Chef at Manam Chocolate.
Step into the Manam Chocolate Karkhana (Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad) and discover this delightful world of Manam Mango Summers - Edition 2024. Order a box of our Indulgent Bonbons (available as a box of 6 pieces-Rs 650 and 12 pieces -Rs 1250 or even as single). Pick from our selection of Ratnagiri Alphonso Bonbons (chunky Alphonso mango compote layered with a creamy white chocolate cheesecake ganache and Single Origin West Godavari chocolate), Pedda Rasalu Bonbon (Pedda Rasalu Mango infused milk chocolate ganache with cardamom & almond praline crunch, crafted with 45% Single Origin - West Godavari Milk Chocolate) Kesar Bonbon (Guntur Chilli spiced Kesar mango and 67% Dark Chocolate Ganache - Single Origin - West Godavari). From our snacking collection, we recommend the new Enrobed Himayat Mango (season’s Fresh Himayat mango, freeze-dried and enrobed with 45% Milk and 67% Dark Chocolate, Single Origin - West Godavari, making a delightful, tangy snack.
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Nothing quite like something frozen with luscious mangoes to beat the summer heat – try the creamy Mango Soft Serve made with season’s fresh mangoes or the Mango Sorbet with a house blend of Alphonso and Kesar mangoes. In case you’re in the mood for something a little more indulgent, spoil yourself with the Summer Mango Sundae comprising fresh seasonal mangoes, vanilla sponge cake topped with a choice of gelato or soft serve and sprinkled with an array of delightful toppings and drizzled with indulgent chocolate. Our Viennoiserie selection includes Himayat Mango Flan(Rs. 270) -silky Himayat mango custard in a buttery tart. Kesar Mango & Cream Cheese Danish(Rs. 200)- flaky croissant filled with sweet Kesar mango compote paired with cream cheese Danish, finished with a maple glaze and the Alphonso Mango & Coconut Danish(Rs. 200)- Pain au Suisse filled with coconut cream frangipane and Alphonso mango marmalade. And you can always ask for a scoop of our signature Vanilla Bean and Mascarpone Ice Cream on the side for that spot of decadence.
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What better way to celebrate the Manam Mango Summers than with a selection of layered cakes, Verrines, and Tarts to satisfy your every mango craving. Our offering this season includes Fresh Himayat Cream Cake (Rs. 1800/ 600 gms) soft chiffon sponge layered with fresh Himayat mango and cream!Tropical Mango Mousse (Rs. 270/ per portion) with layers of soft chocolate cake and fresh Alphonso mango compote enveloped in a creamy white chocolate and mango mousse. Indulge in Kesar Mango Tres Leches(Rs. 250)- Kesar Mango and milk-soaked tres leches with saffron flavoured mango cream. How aboutMango & Mulberry Marmalade Tart(Rs. 250)- Almond Frangipane tart filled with season’s fresh mulberry marmalade & creamy white Single origin West Godavari chocolate and mango cremeaux. And don’t forget to grab a bottle ofHimayat Mango Fruit Milk (Rs 250/ 230 ml).
Swing by the Manam Café tucked away amidst lush green plants to experience a whole different take on the Manam Mango Summer with a selection of global food and beverage offerings. The all-day casual dining space offers café-style, international comfort food reimagined using local ingredients and flavours inspired by India. Find yourself basking in the flora from the farms, with the Cacao tree at the heart of the cafe along with a variety of plants from the farm along the periphery of the space. On our café menu for the summer is a delightful Raw Mango And Papaya Salad comprising raw Himayat mango, green papaya and carrot with fresh herbs, bird eye chilli and roasted peanuts tossed in a chilli tamarind dressing. If you’re in the mood for brunch – try the Mango Cheese Crepes - thin crepes stuffed with cream cheese and Banganapally mango served with a creamy mango rabri or Mango Cheesecake Caramel French Toast - caramelised French Toast topped with Alphonso mascarpone and freshly sliced Himayat mango. Something a little more wholesome perhaps? Try the Rava Fried Prawns With Mango Salsa- crisp-fried semolina crusted prawns, topped with a creamy avocado mash and spicy mango salsa. A chilled beverage option is the Mango Matcha Iced Latte with layers of mango, chilled milk and matcha on ice. A perfect finale to your outing calls for a Tropical Mango – chilled combination ofmango, vanilla sago and coconut cream.