Karande also known as Air Potatoes, vine yam, or bitter yam are true yams that belong to the yam family. They are unique tubers that grow as bulbils on perennial air potato vines.
Unlocking the secrets of Air Potatoes/Karande
Tag: Lesser known vegetables
Explore the health advantages of incorporating lesser known vegetables into your diet.
Easy Moras Theplas for the Monsoons
Moras thepla, is a classic thepla recipe with Moras Bhaji.
The flavorful Green Garlic and its nutritional benefits
Green Garlic is a young garlic plant that looks beautiful. The foliage is flat, with a single garlic clove at the base, and has lush long roots. Every inch of the plant is edible.
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).
What makes the Navdhari Bhindi / Shravani Bhendi healthy and unique?
Navdhari Bhindi also known as the Shravani Bhendi or Gavathi Bhendi in Marathi is a variety of the lady’s finger/okra.
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.
Takla (Cassia Tora): Wild Monsoon Superfood
Cassia Tora aka Takla pronounced as टाकळयाची भाजी is a leafy vegetable that is specifically available during monsoons. It is a ran bhaji aka wild food and is found in many regions of India eg. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, etc.