Cucumbers
Commonly eaten in salads and drank in juices and smoothies, cucumbers are actually fruits as they grow from the ovary of a flower and have seeds inside.Tomatoes
Widely known as a vegetable, the humble tomato is used in salads and curries. Just like cucumbers, tomatoes grow from the flower's ovary so it is a fruit.Bell Peppers
These colourful vegetables are used in stir-fries, salads and stuffed dishes but are actually fruits. They also develop from the flowering part of a plant and have seeds.Lady Finger
Known for its use in dishes like bhindi masala, lady finger or okra is actually a fruit. Lady finger is actually the edible pod of a flowering plant.Green Peas
Commonly used in curries and soups, green peas are often mistaken as a vegetable. However, these also develop from the ovary of a flower and hence, are a fruit.
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