Thaichmo – A Traditional Jhum-Grown Fruit of Tripura

This is Thaichmo, a traditional fruit known among Kokborok-speaking communities of Tripura. The photo shows the fruit freshly cut into pieces and ready to eat.

Thaichmo is traditionally grown in jhum (shifting cultivation) fields, particularly in the hilly areas of Tripura. When ripe, the fruit becomes yellowish, while the inside remains light-coloured, juicy and refreshing. Its mild taste is somewhat similar to cucumber.

Traditional fruits like Thaichmo are an interesting part of the indigenous food culture and agricultural knowledge of Tripura. Sharing these local foods is also a way of preserving their traditional names and introducing them to people outside the region.

📍 Tripura, Northeast India
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