Moringa
Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.
August Ingredients
Chikoo
With its unique malty sweetness and soft, grainy texture, chikoo makes for a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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.
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
Shevla / Dragon Stalk Yam
Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour.
Bamboo Shoots
A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.