Stir-frying - The Locavore

Rugda Mushroom

A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.

With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles

Known for its silky texture and ability to soak up bold spices, this versatile vegetable stars in dishes spanning smoky bhartas to hearty curries.

Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour.

A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.

This monsoon vegetable might appear prickly, but offers a tender bite, often enjoyed in curries and stir-fries for its mild flavour.

Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.

Often mistaken for a tiny cucumber, tendli delivers a crisp, tangy bite to curries and stir-fries.

Often dismissed as a weed, this leaf brings a nutty, earthy flavour in more ways than one.