ranbhajya

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.

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.

Takla or Cassia Tora: Availability, Nutrition, and usage.

Cassia Tora aka Takla pronounced as टाकळयाची भाजी is a leafy vegetable that is specifically available during monsoons. It is a ranbhaji aka wild food and is found in many regions of India eg. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, etc.

Takla-cassia tora

Phodshi – A lesser known Ranbhaji

Ingredients, Vegetables
by Aditi Prabhu

As I was doing my grocery shopping yesterday, I saw a lady selling something that looked like grass along with other vegetables. I got curious and walked up to her to inquire about it. She mentioned that it is a ranbhaji called Phodshi that is only available during the rains and hence is called Devkrupa bhaji because they do not cultivate it. It grows on its own during the rains each year.