Bamboo Shoots
A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.
Know Your Desi Ingredients
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Spine Gourd
This monsoon vegetable might appear prickly, but offers a tender bite, often enjoyed in curries and stir-fries for its mild flavour.
Karonda / Bengal Currant
A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.
Java Apple
Known for its crisp bite and subtle sweetness, this tropical fruit adds a refreshing crunch to salads, chutneys, and summertime sips.
Guar Phalli
Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.
Tadgola ( Ice Apple )
Known for its jelly-like flesh and delicate sweetness, this cooling palm fruit offers respite in the peak of summer.
Sawtooth Coriander
This bold, aromatic herb is used as a seasoning or as a garnish across a range of cuisines.
Indian Blackberry
Known for its sweet-and tart-pulp, Indian blackberry—or jamun—is often associated with memories of summer.
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