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Cashew

April 23, 2026
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A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.

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Jujube

March 22, 2026
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Known for its crisp, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, Indian jujube, or ber, can be eaten in several ways.

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Plantain

March 22, 2026
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A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.

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Gum Berry

March 16, 2026
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Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young.

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Tamarind

February 17, 2026
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Tamarind is a sweet and sour fruit, often used as a condiment.

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Pomegranate

December 17, 2025
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The pomegranate is sweet-tart fruit with vibrant, red jewel-like seeds.

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Pomelo

November 28, 2025
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Pomelo is known to be the biggest among the citruses, with well defined tart, fleshy pulp which can be enjoyed as a sweet or savoury treat.

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Kaipuli

November 28, 2025
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Found in abundance on coffee estates in the Kodagu region, Kaipuli, or bitter oranges, are often used to make jams and chutneys.

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Kaji Nemu

November 19, 2025
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A fragrant, seedless Assamese lemon, Kaji Nemu boasts of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag

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Elephant Apple

October 20, 2025
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With its distinctive sour tang, this versatile fruit adds zest to curries, chutneys, and traditional preserves.

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