By Shreya Goswami
July 6, 2023
The tomato price surge might have you thinking it’s the most expensive ingredient in India, but here are some truly extraordinarily costly foods that are grown in India. Their price is worth it all because these are the choicest of ingredients and are synonymous to luxury.
Also known as Asian Black Truffles, these goodies cost over Rs.17K per kilo and are used to add flavour to many dishes.
The longer, thicker, deep-red Kashmiri saffron strands have a high aroma factor, which is why it costs over Rs 3 lakhs per kilo.
Grown in Himachal, Uttarakhand and Kashmir, this is the most expensive mushroom in the world at Rs 30k per kilo.
The deep-red, super sweet Japanese mango variety is now grown in India and costs over Rs 2.75 lakh for a kilo.
Known as the world’s most expensive vegetable, these are now grown in India and cost Rs 85K per kilo.
Originally from China, these bright red, antioxidant-packed berries are now grown in India and cost over Rs 1300 per kilo.
The best varieties of this spice, grown in Kerala, cost over Rs 1100 per kilo and are used to flavour savoury dishes.
The highest grade of cardamoms are grown in Kerala and these green goodies cost over Rs 1300 per kilo.