Muskmelon
Often prized for its juicy flesh, cantaloupes bring a sweet, refreshing flavour to summer dishes.
Know Your Desi Ingredients
Squash/ Pumpkin Blossom
Often overlooked as mere flowers, squash blossoms are edible and lend a delicate, sweet essence to several culinary creations.
Ivy Gourd
Often mistaken for a tiny cucumber, tendli delivers a crisp, tangy bite to curries and stir-fries.
Lady’s Finger
A summer favourite for many, Lady's Finger sparkles in crispy stir-fries, delicious sabzis and savoury stuffed dishes.
Kokum
Prized for its vibrant tang, this dried fruit rind infuses curries and drinks with a bold, zesty flavour.
Cape Gooseberry
Hidden in delicate husks, these bright yellow berries make an appearance every winter.
Elephant Foot Yam
Thriving in India’s tropical climates, this tuber is enjoyed in hearty sabzis, creamy mashes and stir fries.
Amaranth
Often dismissed as a weed, this leaf brings a nutty, earthy flavour in more ways than one.