Hog Plum
This sweet-and-sour fruit can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled.
Tamil Nadu state
Gular
Commonly found growing in clusters along the road, these fruits are abundant but often neglected.
Mahua
The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India.
Cashew
A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.
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.
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.
Turnip
Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.