Tangy An Zesty World Of 7 Indian Lemon Varieties

By Vidushi Singh 

From the fragrant Gondhoraj to Bihar's tangy Pat Nebu, discover the diverse flavours and uses of lemon varieties like Rough Lemon and Nepali Round in Indian cuisine.

1. Gondhoraj

An aromatic lemon from West Bengal, India, known for its intense fragrance and unique flavour used in culinary dishes and beverages.

2. Pat Nebu

A lemon variety found in Bihar, India, with a thin skin, high juice content, and a balanced sweet and tangy taste.

3. Rough Lemon

A disease-resistant variety with a rough, bumpy skin, tangy flavour, and slightly bitter taste.

4. Nepali Round

A small, round lemon known for its strong citrus fragrance and tart taste, often used in preserves.

5. Mausambhi

Not technically a lemon but similar in taste, it is a sweet and tangy citrus fruit commonly consumed in India.

6. Nemu Tenga

An Assamese lemon variety known for its sour taste and high juice content, used in traditional Assamese cuisine.

7. Genoa Lemon

A large lemon variety grown in India. characterized  by its oval and bumpy skin, high juice content, and tangy flavour.