10 Unique And Rare Fruits In India That You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 12, 2023

Buddha's Hand

This unusual-looking fruit is mainly used for its aromatic zest in Indian cuisine.

Targola/Taal

Taal or ice apple is a perfect summer fruit and is popular in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala.

Kokum Butter Fruit

Often used in Maharashtrian cuisine, kokum butter fruit has a tangy, sour taste and is used to make beverages and preserves.

Elephant Apple (Chalta)

This sour fruit is often used in pickles and traditional Assamese cuisine.

Carambola

Star-shaped when sliced, this fruit has a sweet and slightly tart flavor. It's cultivated in certain regions of India.

Langsah/Lotka

Tasting similar to a bittersweet grapefruit, this fruit is grown throughout eastern and southern India (especially in the Nilgiri hills).

Bael

The hard, woody shell of this fruit houses a sweet and aromatic pulp that's often used to make beverages and jams.

Jungli Jalebi/Kodukkapuli

Grown in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.

Chayote

Also known as vegetable pear, this green, wrinkled fruit is used in various Indian dishes, especially in South Indian cuisine.

Ramphal

This tropical fruit has a custard-like texture and a sweet, fragrant flavor. It's mostly grown in the western and southern regions of India.

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