Wild Foods

Water Spinach/Nali Bhaji and its health benefits

Wild Foods
by Aditi Prabhu

Unlike its name, Water Spinach does not belong nor is it related to the spinach family. In fact, Water spinach is a semi-aquatic perennial plant that grows quickly in moist/ damp soil mainly around waterbodies/ditches etc and belongs to the Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) family. It is Native to Asia and thus is easily available in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines etc. Continue reading to know more about this amazing green.

Kudachya Shenga: A monsoon special ranbhaji

Wild Foods
by Aditi Prabhu

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

Aakur/Ankur: The Monsoon special edible fern

Ingredients, Vegetables, Wild Foods
by Aditi Prabhu

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

Karande / Air Potatoes and its nutritional benefits

Ingredients, Vegetables, Wild Foods
by Aditi Prabhu

Karande or Air Potatoes/yam are true yams that belong to the yam family.

Ambadi/ Gongura: What makes it unique?

Wild Foods
by Aditi Prabhu

Ambadi or Gongura is one of the popular local greens in certain cuisines. I first learned about it from a local vendor who asked me to taste these deliciously intriguing sour greens but I learned more about the usage of gongura from my Bengali friends. Gongura is widely used in the Northeast and Andhra Cuisine.

Moras Bhaji: The salty succulent of the Monsoons

Ingredients, Vegetables, Wild Foods
by Aditi Prabhu

Moras Bhaji is a beautiful salty succulent that grows in damp regions like mangroves, dunes, beaches, etc which is available mainly during early monsoons.