Bamboo Shoots
A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.
Stewing
Spine Gourd
This monsoon vegetable might appear prickly, but offers a tender bite, often enjoyed in curries and stir-fries for its mild flavour.
Starfruit
Bursting with a sweet-tangy flavour, this tropical fruit can be enjoyed raw, pickled, or juiced.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree-borne fruit—meaty when raw, sweet when ripe, and used from root to seed in a variety of dishes.
Ivy Gourd
Often mistaken for a tiny cucumber, tendli delivers a crisp, tangy bite to curries and stir-fries.
Cape Gooseberry
Hidden in delicate husks, these bright yellow berries make an appearance every winter.
Elephant Foot Yam
Thriving in India’s tropical climates, this tuber is enjoyed in hearty sabzis, creamy mashes and stir fries.
Amaranth
Often dismissed as a weed, this leaf brings a nutty, earthy flavour in more ways than one.