The Times of India

Ice Apple: One of Indias summer favourite fruits and 5 must-try refreshing tadgola recipes for scorching heat

Does the king of fruits rule the season? When summer arrives, mangoes take over: sweet, pulpy, sticky. Milkshakes, aamras, desserts, and a list of recipes are endless. But theres another fruit quietly stealing the show. Tadgola, also called ice apple or nungu, might just be Indias unsung hero of heat. The texture of the fruit is translucent, wobbly, and juicy, which is hidden in the hard, brinjal-coloured shell of the palmyra palm fruit. Low in calories, packed with water, it might be just what you need when the sun scorches the streets.