Plantain
A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.
Vegetable
Breadfruit
Popularly eaten as a vegetable, breadfruit can be enjoyed as a sweet fragrant fruit, once ripe.
Chayote
Chayote is a crisp, mild-flavoured gourd that thrives in tropical climates and is widely used in stir-fries, curries, and salads.
Snake Gourd
Recognised by its elongated, slender form, snake gourd offers a subtly bitter crunch, ideal for stews, stir-fries, and even as an addition to salads.
Moringa
Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.
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
Gucchi Mushroom
This wild Himalayan fungus lends umami richness to pulaos, curries, and gourmet dishes too.
Shevla / Dragon Stalk Yam
Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour.