Top 10 Summer Fruits in India That Keep You Cool and Healthy

Mango, known as the 'King of fruits,' has an aromatic sweetness and antioxidant properties. It is grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions in India. Over 1000 mango varieties are grown in India.

Watermelon is a member of 'Curcurbitaceae' gourd family, widely grown in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. It is high in water content, thus considered best for tropical climates.

Muskmelon, also known as Kharbooz, is a fruit rich in water content that helps keep your body cool and hydrated. It is also a good source of potassium and is known for its sweetness and fragrance.

Jackfruit is the world's largest tree-borne fruit, and a staple diet for generations in Kerala, Karnataka, West Bengal, & Tamil Nadu. It is called kathal in the north and chakka in Kerala.

Jamun or Black plum is a dark purple. It has a distinct sweet taste with sour and astringent undertones. It is a good source of vitamin C, carbohydrates, protein, iron, magnesium and potassium.

Mulberry, also called Sahtoot, is found in a variety of colors, which are red, pink, white, and black. They are small in size and have a juicy-tart flavour, popular for being delicious and nutritious.

The litchi fruit is covered by a leathery rind that is pink to strawberry-red in colour and rough in texture. It is primarily grown in Bihar, which accounts for more than 70% of India's production.

Plums are locally known as Aloo Bukhara. They have a thin, smooth outer skin with a colour range of yellow, red, purple, or black, depending on the variety. They have a sweet flavour and juicy flesh.

Water apples, known as watery rose apple or 'rose apple.' It is commonly referred to as Chambakka or Pani Seb in Hindi, Jambu or Panneer Naval in Tamil, Jambakka in Malayalam and jaam in Marathi.