Colocasia leaves
These heart-shaped leaves are underutilised yet versatile and nutritious.
Vegetable
Gongura leaves
These tart, tangy leaves are an inherent part of Telugu cuisine and culture.
Nettle
While nettle leaves are known to fiercely sting, they are prized for their nourishing and medicinal properties.
Nakima
Fleeting blooms of the hills, these flowers are eagerly awaited each year.
Sugarcane
Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.
Alibaug white onion
This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
Cowpea Beans
Cowpea beans are consumed in both fresh and dried forms, each offering distinct textures, flavours, and culinary applications.
Bottle Gourd
This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.