11 Gourmet Indian Ingredients Worth the Price

4. Phalsa Berries — Tiny fruit, big sweet-tart impact

Phalsa (Grewia asiatica) is a summer berry known for an intense sweet-and-sour profile that lends itself to refreshing sherbets, chutneys, jams, and chilled desserts. The fruit is small but delivers concentrated flavor, so even a modest purchase yields many servings. Availability outside South Asia is limited, and fresh phalsa is highly seasonal, which explains the premium when you do find it.