Gongura leaves
These tart, tangy leaves are an inherent part of Telugu cuisine and culture.
Karnataka State
Hog Plum
This sweet-and-sour fruit can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled.
Gular
Commonly found growing in clusters along the road, these fruits are abundant but often neglected.
Cashew
A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.
Apple Gourd
A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.
Plantain
A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.
Rakthashali Rice
Rakthashali is a non-glutinous red rice variety from Kerala, often used to prepare Kanji.
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.