Sugarcane
Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.
Raw
Dalle Khursani
This round, fiery GI-tagged chilli is commonly found across Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong.
Alibaug white onion
This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
Mahua
The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India.
Cashew
A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.
Bottle Gourd
This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.
Jujube
Known for its crisp, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, Indian jujube, or ber, can be eaten in several ways.
Plantain
A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.
Kalimpong cheese
First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.