Wild Foods

Water Spinach/Nali Bhaji and its health benefits

Unlike its name, Water Spinach does not belong nor is it related to the spinach family. In fact, Water spinach…

10 months ago

Kudachya Shenga: A monsoon special ranbhaji

Kudachya Shenga are long tender beans that grow wild in the forest. Hence called ranbhaji aka wild edible food. Continue…

3 years ago

Aakur/Ankur: The Monsoon special edible fern

Aakur/Ankur is an edible fern that grows in marshy and mangrove areas. In fact, it is considered to be a…

3 years ago

Karande / Air Potatoes and its nutritional benefits

Karande or Air Potatoes/yam are true yams that belong to the yam family. Continue reading "Karande / Air Potatoes and…

4 years ago

Ambadi/ Gongura: What makes it unique?

Ambadi or Gongura is one of the popular local greens in certain cuisines. I first learned about it from a…

4 years ago

Moras Bhaji: The salty succulent of the Monsoons

Moras Bhaji is a beautiful salty succulent that grows in damp regions like mangroves, dunes, beaches, etc which is available…

5 years ago