Water celery
A wild, fragrant, leafy vegetable, Jatira is foraged and available in the local markets of Meghalaya.
Stir-frying
Koinar flower
Unlike many edible flowers, Koinar is not used as a garnish but as a side dish to meals.
Kohlrabi
Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.
Breadfruit
Popularly eaten as a vegetable, breadfruit can be enjoyed as a sweet fragrant fruit, once ripe.
Mooli
Mooli is a winter vegetable that makes for a fresh, flavourful filling for paranthas.
Hooker Chives
The lesser known, often confused and equally tasty cousin of spring onions!
Mustard leaves
A hardy winter ingredient used in delicacies that brings warmth to many.
Chayote
Chayote is a crisp, mild-flavoured gourd that thrives in tropical climates and is widely used in stir-fries, curries, and salads.
Bathua
Bathua is a nutrient-rich leafy green, commonly used in Indian winter dishes like saag, parathas, and soups.