Colocasia leaves
These heart-shaped leaves are underutilised yet versatile and nutritious.
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Peach
A delight from the Himalayan foothills, peaches are sweet stone fruits with fuzzy skin.
Chinese Potato
These mud-caked tubers are popular in winters in southern India.
Ramphal
Found in tropical regions, this reddish-brown heart-shaped fruit is sought for its sweet, creamy flesh.
Gongura leaves
These tart, tangy leaves are an inherent part of Telugu cuisine and culture.
Loquat
Loquat trees are laden with bright orange fruit just as winter starts to recede.
Mulberry
Also known as King’s Berries, mulberries are delicate, tart summer staples.
Nettle
While nettle leaves are known to fiercely sting, they are prized for their nourishing and medicinal properties.
Apricot
This soft, sweet stone fruit is an important marker of the region of Ladakh.