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Tamil Nadu state
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Breadfruit
Popularly eaten as a vegetable, breadfruit can be enjoyed as a sweet fragrant fruit, once ripe.
Elephant Apple
With its distinctive sour tang, this versatile fruit adds zest to curries, chutneys, and traditional preserves.
Turkey Berry
Often resembling tiny green peas, Turkey Berries are bitter yet earthy, adding depth to curries, stews, and chutneys.
Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya
Often mistaken for a large cucumber, Dosakaya delivers a unique mild tang and crisp texture, making it a staple in South Indian curries and stews.
Karonda / Bengal Currant
A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.