Keshar Amba is Kesar mango, a Gujarat variety known for orange, saffron-coloured pulp. You can order Kesar from AlphonsoMango.in from Rs 999 per box. The fresh listing reopens when the 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027, so check the product page for availability.
What is Keshar Amba
Keshar Amba is a common Indian-language name for Kesar mango. Amba means mango, and keshar, or kesar, means saffron, which describes the orange-gold colour of the ripe pulp. The mango comes from the Junagadh and Gir area of Gujarat, and our product page lists the origin as Junagadh (Gir), Gujarat.
Kesar is said to have been grown in 1931 by the Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai, and is said to have been known as Kesar since 1934, when the Nawab of Junagadh remarked on its orange pulp. Those dates come from Wikipedia and carry the hedge "said to" for a reason: variety histories are told in different ways. What is not in doubt is that Kesar is a loved variety in Gujarat and Maharashtra, and a common choice for aamras.
Kesar versus Alphonso: which to order
These are two different varieties, not two grades of one mango. Many families order both, and neither is "better". They differ in origin, flavour and price.
| Point | Kesar (Keshar Amba) | Alphonso (Hapus) |
|---|---|---|
| Home region | Junagadh and Gir, Gujarat | Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, Konkan, Maharashtra |
| Pulp colour | Orange-gold, saffron-like | Golden-yellow |
| Price on our site | From Rs 999 per box | From Rs 1,849 per dozen |
| Commonly used for | Eating fresh, aamras, shrikhand | Eating fresh, gifting, aamras |
| Product page | Kesar Mango | Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango |
Our guide on where to buy authentic Kesar mango covers the variety further. Check the product page for current box sizes and prices.
How to buy Keshar Amba online
A name on a box does not prove where a mango came from. Whoever you buy from, ask these questions.
- Which region is the fruit from? Kesar is a Gujarat variety, so ask for the district. The Junagadh and Gir area is the classic home.
- What is in the box? Ask for the number of fruits and the box weight, because boxes differ.
- How is it ripened? Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Ask any seller how the fruit was ripened and read the ripening line on the product page.
- Does the seller hold a food licence? We are an FSSAI-licensed seller, with licence number 10020022011783.
- What is the damage policy? We ask customers to report damage within 24 hours of delivery.
Powle Home Foods, which runs AlphonsoMango.in, is based in Mumbai and has served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.
Kesar mango season and availability
The fresh Kesar listing on our site is closed outside the season and reopens when the 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Wikipedia describes Gir Kesar as reaching the market around April to May. Because supply depends on the crop, we ask you to check the product page for what is available rather than rely on a fixed date here.
For Alphonso, the dates are clearer: it is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season, while Alphonso pulp tins are available all year. If you want aamras while you wait, the Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin starts from Rs 590.
How to enjoy Keshar Amba
Let the fruit ripen at room temperature, out of direct sun, until it gives slightly under gentle pressure and smells sweet near the stalk. These are rough clues, not proof of how it was grown. Once ripe, eat it fresh or keep it in the refrigerator for a short time. Avoid refrigerating unripe fruit, since cold slows ripening.
- Aamras. Mash or blend the ripe pulp with a pinch of cardamom and serve with puri. See our aamras recipe.
- Shrikhand. Fold the pulp into hung curd with saffron and cardamom, as in our amrakhand recipe.
- Lassi and milkshake. Blend with yoghurt or chilled milk, as in our mango lassi recipe.
- Kulfi. Freeze the pulp with reduced milk, as in our mango kulfi recipe.
Kesar for restaurants, hotels and gifts
We supply restaurants and hotels, and Kesar is a natural fit for aamras, shrikhand and dessert menus because of its colour. We have not set fixed bulk terms for Kesar on this page. If you need regular quantities, or Kesar for a family function or a gift, write to us with the number of boxes, the cities and the dates, and we will tell you what is possible. For gifting questions to ask any supplier, our corporate gifting guide is a useful checklist even if you choose Kesar.
Buying Kesar from a local market or an online seller both work, if you ask the questions above. The market lets you see the fruit; an online order lets you read the seller's details and the damage policy first. Choose the one that fits how you shop, and keep the box count and weight in mind when you compare prices.
If you also want Alphonso
Our Alphonso comes from 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, and it is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. For our Alphonso we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). Dozens start from Rs 1,849 on the Ratnagiri Alphonso and Devgad Alphonso pages. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade.
The Kesar listing reopens when the 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Check the product page for availability.
People also ask
What is Keshar Amba?
Keshar Amba is Kesar mango, a Gujarat variety from the Junagadh and Gir area. Amba means mango, and keshar or kesar means saffron, for the orange-gold colour of the pulp. It is popular for eating fresh and for aamras. We list it as Kesar Mango on our site.
Is Kesar mango better than Alphonso?
Neither is better; they are different varieties. Alphonso comes from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt of the Konkan, while Kesar comes from Gujarat. Flavour, colour and price differ, and many families buy both. Our Kesar starts from Rs 999 per box and our Alphonso from Rs 1,849 per dozen.
What is the price of Kesar mango?
Our Kesar Mango starts from Rs 999 per box, and box sizes are shown on the product page. Prices depend on the box size and can change, so check the product page for the current price. The fresh listing is closed outside the season and reopens with the 2027 season on 1 February 2027.
Why is Kesar mango called Kesar?
Kesar means saffron, and the name refers to the orange colour of the pulp. Kesar is said to have been known by that name since 1934, when the Nawab of Junagadh remarked on its orange pulp, according to Wikipedia. Variety histories are told in different ways, so treat the date as a story.
When is Kesar mango season?
Wikipedia describes Gir Kesar as reaching the market around April to May. Our own fresh Kesar listing reopens with the 2027 season on 1 February 2027, and availability depends on the crop, so check the product page. Alphonso pulp tins are available all year.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Gir Kesar.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.