Top 10 local indigenous fruits of Assam.
These are a few most popular examples of the local fruits found in Assam. The region’s diverse climate and fertile soil support the growth of many other fruits, making Assam a treasure trove of natural produce.
Amlaki Indian Gooseberry आमलकी ,आंवला

Amlaki is a small, green fruit with a sour taste. It contains a high amount of Vitamin C and finds use in various culinary preparations and Ayurvedic medicines.
Kaaji Nemu , Local Assam Lemon, काजी नेमु ,असम नींबू

In Assam, you can find Kaaji Nemu, a native variety of lemon. It is larger than regular lemons and has a unique aroma and taste.
Assamese cuisine widely uses it.
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Kathal, Jackfruit, कथाल, कटहल

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit with sweet and fibrous flesh. Assam is known for using its delicious variety of jackfruit in both ripe and unripe forms in various dishes.
O’ Tenga, Elephant Apple, ओ टेंगा, हाथी सेब , Local Fruits of Assam

Assam finds a unique fruit called Ou Tenga. It is large and green with a rough exterior.
People often use the tangy flesh to make pickles and chutneys.
Kordoi, Star fruit, कोर दोई, स्टार फल

Starfruit, also known as Koth in Assamese, is a tropical fruit with a distinctive star-like shape when sliced.
It has a sweet and tangy taste, and people use it in salads, juices, and desserts.
Bogori, Jujube, Zizyphus jujuba, बोगोरी, बेर, ज़िज़िफ़स जुजुबा

Bogori is a small, green fruit with a tart taste.
In Assamese cuisine, people commonly use it for making pickles and chutneys.
Thekera, Garcinia Pedunculata, थेकेरा, गार्सिनिया पेडुनकुलता

A sour fruit called Thekera is commonly found in Assam.
People use it to prepare sour curries and chutneys.
Amora, অমৰা, Hog Plum, Spondius mangifera, अमोरा , हॉग प्लम, स्पोंडिअस मैंगिफेरा

Amora, the fruit of the hog plum tree (Spondias mombin), is a local fruit found in Assam.
It is a small and round fruit usually between green and yellow in color. It is a fairly pulpy fruit with a pungent taste.
People eat peaches fresh or use them to make pickles and sauces.
Jolphai, জলফাই, Indian Olive, जोल्फाई (जैतून), भारतीय जैतून

It is a citrus fruit native to Assam and other regions of Northeast India. Culinary preparations often utilize the fruit’s unique flavor, which combines both sweet and sour elements.
Dishes like chutneys, pickles, and beverages commonly feature it.
Robab Tenga, ৰবাব টেঙা, Pomelo (Citrus Maxima)

In Assam, Robab Tenga (Pomelo) is a popular fruit, especially during the winter season. People often consume it fresh, and they can use the segments in salads, juices, and desserts.
Sometimes, people use the peel to make marmalades or candied fruit.













