Plums are in season, and their juicy and delicious nature makes them a delightful surprise with their balance of sweetness and tanginess. Chefs in Mumbai and across the country are exploring the versatility of plums in various dishes, from cocktails to desserts, showcasing their unique flavor profile. Whether it`s a tangy pickled plum cocktail, a refreshing plum sorbet, a fruity peach and plum cobbler, a rustic plum galette, or a nutritious plum and quinoa salad, there are countless ways to celebrate the bright red fruit this monsoon season.

In fact, chefs believe there is so much that can be done with plums that you may run out of plums for the season before you run out of the number of dishes to make. While some people may not like them because they are sour, expert fruit pickers in our homes say choosing the right ones can guarantee sweetness. For us, the mystery of sweet or sour, or both of them together is what makes the fruit very interesting to eat during this time of the year.