Know Your Desi Ingredients
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Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya
Often mistaken for a large cucumber, Dosakaya delivers a unique mild tang and crisp texture, making it a staple in South Indian curries and stews.
Mullankaima Rice
This heritage rice from Wayanad, Kerala, lends itself beautifully to biryanis, payasams, and appams.
Pointed Gourd
Monikered the "King of Gourds" in eastern India, parwal offers a tender, slightly sweet flavour that shines in curries and dry vegetable preparations.
Rugda Mushroom
A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.
Fiddlehead Fern
With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles
Gucchi Mushroom
This wild Himalayan fungus lends umami richness to pulaos, curries, and gourmet dishes too.
Shevla / Dragon Stalk Yam
Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour.
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