Rishika Baranwal
India is home to some of the world's most luxurious and expensive foods. Here are seven opulent delicacies found in the country.
Known as "red gold," this spice can cost up to INR 3,00,000 per kilogram due to its unique flavor and medicinal properties.
Grown in Arunachal Pradesh, these rare apples can fetch up to INR 50,000 per kilogram for their unique dark purple hue and sweet taste.
This rare tea can cost up to INR 1,00,000 per kilogram, prized for its rich, robust flavor and health benefits.
Known as the "King of Mangoes," Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri can sell for INR 3,000 per dozen during peak season.
From Muzaffarpur, these litchis can cost around INR 600-800 per kilogram, celebrated for their succulent taste and unique aroma.
Produced using beans eaten and excreted by civet cats, this coffee can cost up to INR 20,000 per kilogram for its distinct flavor.
India's premium Basmati rice, especially aged varieties, can fetch up to INR 1,000 per kilogram for its long grains and exquisite aroma.
These seven gourmet treasures showcase India's rich culinary heritage and diverse agricultural bounty.