Top Unique & Rare Indian Fruits in 2022

There is no need to tell that India offers a great diversified range in terms of fruits as we witness and experience different types of climate. From the ranges of Himalayas to the tropical India, India has a lot to offer. Major fruits like banana, mango and citrus varieties grow in abundance in many parts of the country and there are many rare minor fruits that are collected from the wild and eaten mostly by the locals.

Let’s take a look at some of the little known fruits from India:

1. Jungli Jalebi/ Kodukkapuli (Camachile)

These fruits are mostly found in the southern parts of India i.e. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh. They contain 6 – 10 shining black seeds enveloped in a thick sweet edible pulp.

2. Carambola (Star Fruit)

These are grown throughout India, mostly in South India. Carambola is a fruit with a waxy skin and a green to golden yellow colour. India is one of the largest producers of this fruit.

3. Buddha’s Hand (Fingered Citron)

These are mostly found in North-eastern India. It is a stunning fruit. The Buddha’s hand looks like a lumpy lemon with elongated, yellow tentacles protruding from the base. It is wonderfully aromatic.

4. Langsah/ Lotka (Langsat)

These are grown throughout eastern and southern India especially in the Nilgiri Hills. It is a small, translucent, orb- shaped fruit. They are quite sour when unripe but are perfectly sweet when ripe.

5. Mangustaan (Mangosteen)

These are grown in the Nilgiri Hills, the southern districts of Tirunelvely and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Kerela. A fragrant tropical fruit about the size of a small orange.