Loquat
Loquat trees are laden with bright orange fruit just as winter starts to recede.
Uttarakhand state
Mulberry
Also known as King’s Berries, mulberries are delicate, tart summer staples.
Nettle
While nettle leaves are known to fiercely sting, they are prized for their nourishing and medicinal properties.
Turnip
Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.
Rhododendron
Native to the Himalayas, the rhododendron is a flower found in many colours and is long used by mountain communities in food and drink.
Black Soybean
Black soybeans are a lesser-known variety, yet a local favourite in the hilly areas of India.
Rugda Mushroom
A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.
Fiddlehead Fern
With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles
Kafal
Wild, sweet-tart berries from the Himalayan forests are a thing of short-lived joy.