Roasting
Alibaug white onion
This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
Cashew
A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.
Guntur Sannam
A slender, bright red chilli prized for its sharp heat, fruity aroma, and deep colour, Guntur Sannam is widely cultivated in Andhra Pradesh.
Kohlrabi
Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.
Byadgi chilli
Byadgi chillies are known for their crinkly skin and deep red colour, famous during the colonial era for the trade practices around them.
Turnip
Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.
Ponkh
Ponkh is a tender green variety of sorghum, harvested early in winter and roasted over fires.
Wild Sumac
Found seasonally in North-East India, Wild sumac is one of the many varieties of the sour-tasting sumac berries.