By Deepali Verma
These five fruits are tasty, nutritious, and full of Indian summer flavours. To enjoy the season, try fresh or cooked recipes with these fruits.
Juicy and sweet, Mangoes comes in several wonderful varieties. They are refreshing and full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They're utilised in smoothies, sweets, and Indian food.
Watermelon is one of India's most beloved summertime treats. Its high-water content makes it an effective diuretic and cooling beverage. It's ideal for hot summer days because it's sweet, juicy, and refreshing.
Another popular summertime fruit in India is muskmelon, or cantaloupe. There's a lot of water in it, and it smells and tastes great. Muskmelons are high in dietary fibre and vitamins A and C, and are enjoyed both on their own and in fruit salads and smoothies.
The tangy-sweet jamun, also known as Indian blackberry or java plum, is a unique fruit. It's cooling and therapeutic. Jamuns are eaten fresh or in sherbets and jams and are high in antioxidants, fibre, and vitamins.
Lychee, or litchi, is prized for its luscious flesh and sweet, fragrant taste. Lychees are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and water. They're eaten as a snack, in fruit salads, and in sweets and drinks.