Know Your Desi Ingredients
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Dalle Khursani
This round, fiery GI-tagged chilli is commonly found across Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong.
Alibaug white onion
This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
Cowpea Beans
Cowpea beans are consumed in both fresh and dried forms, each offering distinct textures, flavours, and culinary applications.
Moringa Leaves
Nutritious and slightly bitter, this leaf is used in regional stir-fries and curries.
Apple Gourd
A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.
Bottle Gourd
This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.