Colocasia leaves
These heart-shaped leaves are underutilised yet versatile and nutritious.
Steaming
Gongura leaves
These tart, tangy leaves are an inherent part of Telugu cuisine and culture.
Gular
Commonly found growing in clusters along the road, these fruits are abundant but often neglected.
Nakima
Fleeting blooms of the hills, these flowers are eagerly awaited each year.
Sugarcane
Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.
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.
Kohlrabi
Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.
Turnip
Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.