Discover India’s lesser-known fruits and their unique flavours

Beyond mangoes and bananas, India is home to a fascinating variety of lesser-known fruits, many of which are regional treasures with unique flavours and textures.

Ambarella: A small, sour-sweet, yellow-orange fruit popular in coastal areas. (unsplash)

Jungli Jalebi: A twisted pod containing a sweet, powdery white pulp and shiny black seeds. (amazon.in)

Karonda: A small berry like fruit, pink or white when raw and dark purple when ripe, often used for pickles and jams. (unsplash)

Mangustaan: A thick-skinned, purplish fruit with sweet, soft white, citrusy flesh. (amazon.in)

Phalsa: Small, dark purple, acidic berries that make a popular summer refreshing drink. (unsplash)

Tadgola: Known as the Sugar Palm Fruit, it has a translucent jelly-like flesh with a coconut-like taste. (instagram: tsupercharged_)