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Fruits like mangoes, amlas, guavas and vegetables like peas onions, tomatoes, fenugreek are needed all year round. They are available in plenty only in certain seasons.
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| Fruit/Vegetable | Preservation Method | Products/Uses |
| Mangoes | Extract juice and pulp | Amba-poli, dried mango pulp sheets |
| Raw Mangoes, Amla, Guava | Prepare squash | Squash (juice concentrate) |
| Peas | Peel and freeze | Long-term frozen storage |
| Fenugreek (Methi) | Use in cooking | Theplas, Muthtyas, other traditional edibles |
| Tomatoes | Cook and preserve | Tomato puree, squash, ketchup, sauce |
| Onions | Dry or fry | Preserved for long-term use |
| Seasonal Surplus (General) | Preserve during peak availability using suitable method | Can be stored for a year or more |
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