Sweet Potato
This tuber has a sweet taste and a buttery texture when cooked.
Pan-India
Colocasia leaves
These heart-shaped leaves are underutilised yet versatile and nutritious.
Bay leaf
Added whole and removed just before serving, this leaf adds a subtle woody fragrance to dishes.
Raw Mango/ Kairi
With a green waxy peel and tart, tangy flesh, this versatile fruit signals the start of a new farming year.
Sugarcane
Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.
Cowpea Beans
Cowpea beans are consumed in both fresh and dried forms, each offering distinct textures, flavours, and culinary applications.
Moringa Leaves
Nutritious and slightly bitter, this leaf is used in regional stir-fries and curries.
Bottle Gourd
This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.