10 rare Indian fruits that are so tasty you must try them now (2024)

If you are bored of apple, mango, orange, and grapes, then you will be delighted to know that there are many other fruits that are grown in our country and are full of nutrients and flavours. Health experts feel that these rare seasonal fruits are good for the immune system and have a unique taste that makes them apt for jams, jellies, and pickles. Here’s a list of 10 rare fruits of India that you would never like to miss.

Popularly known as Fingered Citron, Buddha’s Hand is grown in the lower Himalayas. This season fruit is very aromatic and has a mild yet zesty taste.readmore

Bael or Wood Apple is a summer fruit grown across India. Juice made with this fruit is called ‘Bael ka Sharbat’ which is loaded with fibre and nutrients and it protects the human body from sunstroke.readmore

Grown in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala and parts of North and East India, this sweet fruit is jelly-like inside and is considered good when consumed during the summer season. The fruit is also used to make a local beverage called toddy.readmore

Phalsa is a deep redish-purple coloured fruit and is grown throughout India. Rich in vitamin C, this Indian berry is sour in taste and is used for welcome drink in many parts of the country.readmore

Available only for a short duration in the month of May, this golden yellow berry tastes best when completely ripen. Grown in Central India and the Deccan Peninsula, this season fruit is known for its puckery taste.readmore

Considered as wild berry, grown in Siwalik Hills of Bihar and West Bengal, Karonda is pinkish-white in colour and has a tangy taste. It is wildly used in making spicy pickle served with stuffed paratha in the region. You can also make delicious jam with it.readmore

Soft, sweet and tasty, Japani Phal is an exotic deep orange-red coloure fruit that is grown in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nilgiri Hills.readmore

Grown across the country, Carambola or Star Fruit is a waxy, green-coloured fruit that tastes best with salt and chilli powder. Add it to your salad to tantalize the taste buds.readmore

Highly acidic in nature, Bilimbi is a fruit grown in Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Goa. This pungent fruit is used for making jam, and chutney. According to experts, it is suggested to soak the fruit in salt water before consumption to reduce the acidity.readmore