Dosehri: the honey pearl that perfumes a kitchen

The variety that started in Lucknow

Dosehri originated in Kakori, near Lucknow, in the late 18th century. It crossed into what is now Pakistan with partition in 1947, carried as cuttings by farmers leaving the United Provinces. The southern Punjab climate suited it better than anyone expected.

Dosehri is grown in several parts of Pakistan today, particularly in southern Punjab. It is a well-established variety in the region and remains a household favourite.

A mango that smells before it tastes

Walk into a kitchen with a ripe Dosehri on the counter and you will smell it before you see it. The fragrance is the variety's signature: honey, melon, a faint trace of vanilla. The flesh is so soft and translucent that you can almost see through a thin slice held to the light.

Best eaten with a spoon, scooped from a halved fruit. Pairs perfectly with cold full-fat yoghurt and a pinch of cardamom, the classic Punjabi summer breakfast.

A delicate variety worth handling gently

Dosehri is a soft, fragrant variety. Once ripe it is best eaten quickly and gently, the flesh bruises easily and the perfume fades within a day or two of full ripeness.

As with any Pakistani mango, ripen at room temperature until the fruit yields to a gentle press, then refrigerate briefly before eating. Cold flesh stops ripening, so don't put an under-ripe carton straight in the fridge.

How Dosehri fits into the Pakistani mango season

The Pakistani mango season typically runs from May to August. Sindhri usually opens the year, Chaunsa carries the mid-summer window, Anwar Ratol and Dosehri overlap in mid-season, and Langra tends to close things out in August. Dosehri generally sits in the june to july window, timing varies each year with the harvest.

If you're new to Pakistani mango, the simplest plan is to try one variety at a time across the season. Availability varies by current allocation, see the current allocation on the shop before you order.

About Dosehri

Dosehri is one of several Pakistani mango varieties that PakMango.Com offers in season. It is generally associated with orchards in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab. Precise sourcing information for the current year's allocation is confirmed on the product page and in your order confirmation.

Fresh Pakistani mango is a seasonal product. What is actually available this week is shown on the current allocation on the shop.

How ordering and delivery work

Fresh Pakistani mango consignments arrive daily during the season. Most volume goes into our UK wholesale network; direct customer orders are allocated from the freshest available daily arrival. Eligible Greater London postcodes are normally delivered locally the following calendar day, including weekend orders. Elsewhere in mainland UK, tracked courier dispatch runs Monday to Thursday only. Delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees.

Delivery is by tracked DPD across the UK. Tracking is emailed once the carton enters the courier network. Delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees, harvest, weather, flights and customs may affect timing.

For anything specific to a carton, a courier delay, a damaged box, or a question about arrival, contact support via the contact page and we will help you resolve it in line with our published shipping and refund policy.

Comparing Pakistani mango to other options

Pakistani mango varieties have their own flavour signatures, Sindhri's citrus brightness, Chaunsa's honeyed sweetness, Anwar Ratol's perfume, Dosehri's delicate honey-melon, Langra's tropical complexity. They are different from Alphonso, Ataulfo/Honey and Kent-family supermarket mangoes in taste, texture and season.

As with any imported tropical fruit, ripeness at arrival depends on how the fruit is handled through the supply chain. If perfume and full flavour matter, plan to ripen at room temperature until the fruit yields to a gentle press, then refrigerate briefly before eating.

Where to read next

For a general seasonal overview, see the Pakistani mango season guide. For variety-specific details, see the varieties pages linked at the foot of this article.

For practical questions about ordering, timing and delivery, see the delivery page and the FAQ. For anything not covered there, the contact page is the fastest route to support.