13 Local Superfoods in India for Cheap

10. Guava

Guava is a great example of a low-cost, high-impact fruit: it delivers generous vitamin C and fibre for a very small price. In India, guavas are often sold affordably—local reports put single-fruit prices as low as around Rs 10 depending on region and season—making them a better nutritional value than many packaged supplements per rupee. Eat guava raw with a sprinkle of chaat masala, add chopped guava to salads, or lightly grill slices for a warm dessert. For storage, keep ripe guavas in the fridge and use them within a few days, or slice and freeze for smoothies. If you’re shopping outside India, many Indian groceries stock guava or guava pulp; frozen pulp is handy for making juices or chutneys when fresh fruit isn’t available. A simple swap—replacing a store-bought vitamin drink with a whole guava—adds fibre and real fruit nutrition while keeping costs down.