Peach
A delight from the Himalayan foothills, peaches are sweet stone fruits with fuzzy skin.
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Loquat
Loquat trees are laden with bright orange fruit just as winter starts to recede.
Mulberry
Also known as King’s Berries, mulberries are delicate, tart summer staples.
Apricot
This soft, sweet stone fruit is an important marker of the region of Ladakh.
Gular
Commonly found growing in clusters along the road, these fruits are abundant but often neglected.
Apple Gourd
A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.
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.
Chayote
Chayote is a crisp, mild-flavoured gourd that thrives in tropical climates and is widely used in stir-fries, curries, and salads.