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: Seasonal vegetables
Revel in the delights of seasonal vegetables which are packed with nutrients and bursting with flavors.
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.
All about Dragon Stalk Yam (Shevala/Shevla)
With the arrival of the first few showers of rain, nature comes alive with a variety of seasonal greens. You also get a variety of these interesting leafy vegetables in the local markets for a short time. One such vegetable is Dragon Stalk Yam which is mainly available just before the monsoons begin. While it …