Bottle Gourd
This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.
June Ingredients
Gum Berry
Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young.
Water celery
A wild, fragrant, leafy vegetable, Jatira is foraged and available in the local markets of Meghalaya.
Ridge Gourd
Ridge gourd, with its mild and slightly sweet flavour, elevates comforting curries, hearty stews, and simple stir-fries.
Moringa
Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.
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.