New Delhi, June 13 -- Organic farmers' markets, now commonplace across metros and large cities, were still nascent when I first encountered one more than a decade ago while living in Chennai.

Amid many varieties of Mangoes from South India, I came across Imam Pasand. Having grown up on a steady diet of Dasheri and Langra in the North, Imam Pasand was such a delight to taste. One bite was enough to send me looking for ways to secure a regular supply.

India's love affair with mangoes is hardly exaggerated. Every summer, the fruit dominates conversations, family gatherings and newspaper pages. We write about varieties, regional specialities, recipes, harvests and prices. Mango season feels more like a prolonged festival, and thanks to e-co...