Loquat
Loquat trees are laden with bright orange fruit just as winter starts to recede.
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Nettle
While nettle leaves are known to fiercely sting, they are prized for their nourishing and medicinal properties.
Chaunsa Mango
Known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and almost buttery texture, Chaunsa is a crowd favourite.
Hog Plum
This sweet-and-sour fruit can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled.
Cashew
A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.
Apple Gourd
A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.
Plantain
A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.
Kalimpong cheese
First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.
Turnip
Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.