Sugarcane
Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.
December Ingredients
Koinar flower
Unlike many edible flowers, Koinar is not used as a garnish but as a side dish to meals.
Kohlrabi
Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.
Turnip
Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.
Ponkh
Ponkh is a tender green variety of sorghum, harvested early in winter and roasted over fires.
Wild Sumac
Found seasonally in North-East India, Wild sumac is one of the many varieties of the sour-tasting sumac berries.
Rhododendron
Native to the Himalayas, the rhododendron is a flower found in many colours and is long used by mountain communities in food and drink.
Fish mint
A herb with an earthy, slightly fishy aroma, fish mint is widely used in Northeast Indian cooking.
Pomelo
Pomelo is known to be the biggest among the citruses, with well defined tart, fleshy pulp which can be enjoyed as a sweet or savoury treat.