Know Your Desi Ingredients

Muskmelon

Often prized for its juicy flesh, cantaloupes bring a sweet, refreshing flavour to summer dishes.

Often overlooked as mere flowers, squash blossoms are edible and lend a delicate, sweet essence to several culinary creations.

Often mistaken for a tiny cucumber, tendli delivers a crisp, tangy bite to curries and stir-fries.

A summer favourite for many, Lady's Finger sparkles in crispy stir-fries, delicious sabzis and savoury stuffed dishes.

Prized for its vibrant tang, this dried fruit rind infuses curries and drinks with a bold, zesty flavour.

Hidden in delicate husks, these bright yellow berries make an appearance every winter.

Thriving in India’s tropical climates, this tuber is enjoyed in hearty sabzis, creamy mashes and stir fries.

Often dismissed as a weed, this leaf brings a nutty, earthy flavour in more ways than one.