Aakur/Ankur, in literal terms, means a shoot. In Goa, it is a name for an edible golden-green fern that grows in marshy and mangrove areas and is considered a delicacy too.
Aakur/Ankur: The Vibrant Goan Edible Fern
Tag: local ingredients
Celebrate the diversity of local ingredients and their ability to add both diversity and sustainability to your eating habits.
Ramphal: The lesser-known bullock heart fruit
As a kid, I always believed my grandfather loved the fruit “Ramphal” because they shared a connection to “Ram” through their name. A legend states this fruit was consumed by Lord Ram and that is how it got its name.
Snake/Armenian cucumber unique benefits
Ever heard of Armenian Cucumber? No? Perhaps you’ve heard of Long Melon cucumber/ snake cucumber/ gavthi kakri? Still, No? Don’t you worry, they are all the same and in this blog we are going to read more about this variety of cucumber.
What happens at a Wild Food Festival?
Wild food. Have you heard of wild foods? Don’t those words excite you?They excite me and make me feel like a food explorer and so does a Wild Food Festival.