Fruits

1. सेब

   Seb

   Apple

   Usage

   Commonly grown in northern India, especially Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. Universally understood in markets

2. केला

   Kelā

   Banana

   Usage

   Available year-round throughout India. Also used as religious offerings in Hindu rituals

3. संतरा

   Santarā

   Orange

   Usage

   Nagpur is India's most famous orange-producing city, often called the "Orange City"

4. अंगूर

   Angūr

   Grape

   Usage

   Nashik in Maharashtra is India's largest grape-growing region. Used fresh, as juice, or dried as raisins

5. स्ट्रॉबेरी

   Strōbarī

   Strawberry

   Usage

   English loanword. Grown in Himachal Pradesh and Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra)

6. तरबूज

   Tarbūj

   Watermelon

   Usage

   A staple summer fruit in India. Commonly sold at roadside stalls as a refreshment in hot weather

7. अनानास

   Anānās

   Pineapple

   Usage

   Borrowed from Portuguese "ananás". Assam and West Bengal are major producing states

8. नारियल

   Nāriyal

   Coconut

   Usage

   Essential ingredient in South Indian cuisine. Also a sacred offering in Hindu religious ceremonies

9. नींबू

   Nīmbū

   Lime / Lemon

   Usage

   In India typically refers to the small green lime. Squeezed over chaats and dishes; "nimbu pani" (lemonade) is a popular drink

10. आम

    Ām

    Mango

    Usage

    India's national fruit. Hundreds of varieties exist including Alphonso, Langra, and Dasheri. A beloved symbol of summer

11. दुरियन

    Duriyan

    Durian

    Usage

    Originally from Southeast Asia; relatively uncommon in India. Borrowed from the English "durian"

12. मैंगोस्टीन

    Maingostīn

    Mangosteen

    Usage

    Borrowed from English. Grown in limited quantities in Kerala; considered an exotic fruit in India

13. पपीता

    Papītā

    Papaya

    Usage

    Popular tropical fruit grown across India. Raw green papaya is also used in curries and pickles

14. लीची

    Līchī

    Lychee

    Usage

    Muzaffarpur in Bihar is one of the world's top lychee-producing areas. A seasonal delight in early Indian summer

15. रम्बुटान

    Rambūtān

    Rambutan

    Usage

    Southeast Asian fruit borrowed from English. Found in India mainly as an imported specialty

16. ड्रैगन फ्रूट

    Draigan frūt

    Dragon fruit

    Usage

    Direct loanword from English. Cultivation is expanding in India, notably in Gujarat

17. लोंगन

    Longan

    Longan

    Usage

    Of Chinese/Southeast Asian origin. Borrowed from English; found mainly as an import in India

18. कटहल

    Kaṭahal

    Jackfruit

    Usage

    A giant fruit native to India. Unripe jackfruit is widely used as a meat substitute in curries and biryani

19. इमली

    Imlī

    Tamarind

    Usage

    An essential souring agent in Indian cooking. Widely used in chutneys and chaat dishes

20. अमरूद

    Amarūd

    Guava

    Usage

    A beloved fruit across India. Traditionally eaten with salt, chili, and spices

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