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Fiddlehead Fern

With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles

A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.

Hidden in plain sight, these sweet, golden-hued berries are a cherished taste of summer, defined by their creamy texture and rich flavour.

This monsoon vegetable might appear prickly, but offers a tender bite, often enjoyed in curries and stir-fries for its mild flavour.

A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.

Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.

Bursting with a sweet-tangy flavour, this tropical fruit can be enjoyed raw, pickled, or juiced.