Kante Kanagi
Kante Kanagi: A Hidden Gem in Local Nutrition
Kante Kanagi belongs to the yam family. It is also known as lesser yam and is grown in the regions of Kerala, Goa, and Kokan (Maharashtra).
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Pumpkin Flowers and their amazing benefits
The pumpkin flowers are bright yellow-orange edible flowers which have been an integral part of Indian cuisine. They don’t just look beautiful but taste delicious too.
If you haven’t tried them before or want to know more about them. This blog is definitely for you.
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Navdhari Bhindi
Healthy Navdhari Bhindi (Shravani Bhendi)
Navdhari Bhindi also known as the Shravani Bhendi or Gavathi Bhendi in Marathi is a variety of the lady’s finger/okra.
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kantola
Kantola / Spine gourd and its benefits
Kantola / spine gourd, the small spiny vegetable is one of the lesser-known members of the gourd family which is available for a very short duration throughout the year.
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Breadfruit
Breadfruit / Nirphanas and its impressive benefits
“Breadfruit. It is breadfruit !!”, was my reaction.
Around a month back, an old childhood friend messaged me stating that there was a plant growing in her backyard and she wanted me to see it. Time flew by and I forgot about it. Suddenly one afternoon last week she again messaged me stating about it so I went to meet her.
The moment I saw it I couldn’t resist smiling.
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The lesser-known unique Palmyra Sprouts.
Have you heard of Palmyra sprouts? Perhaps seen it in the local market? Neither had I.
When it comes to vegetables and fruits, I love buying them fresh from local farmers. Most of them know that apart from buying the usual I also love exploring and trying out new/local vegetables and fruits. So one of the ladies who is also a local farmer got me a strange yellow-looking food- The Palmyra Sprout and asked me to peel it before I eat. She mentioned it came from the same plant from which Tadgola / ice apples are obtained. On further probing and a little bit of research, here is what I found about this gorgeous beauty.
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Unique Pomelo/Indian Grapefruit benefits
Pomelo tree grows right in front of my house in my hometown in Kokan. It is a huge tree and bears equally huge fruits. As a kid, it always made me wonder as to how the Pomelo/papnus could stay up there hanging on a single thin stem. Also, why the only person who would be excited about the fruits was my grandpa, and while everyone disliked it because of it sour and tangy taste.
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