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Cashew

A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.

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Cowpea Beans

Cowpea beans are consumed in both fresh and dried forms, each offering distinct textures, flavours, and culinary applications.

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Moringa Leaves

Nutritious and slightly bitter, this leaf is used in regional stir-fries and curries.

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Apple Gourd

A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.

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Bottle Gourd

This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.

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Jujube

Known for its crisp, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, Indian jujube, or ber, can be eaten in several ways.

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Plantain

A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.

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Kalimpong cheese

First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.

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Gum Berry

Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young.

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Indian dill

Dill is a herb used fresh, in pickles, salads, and various Indian regional dishes.

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Mung bean

A protein-rich legume, mung bean is eaten sprouted, boiled or ground.

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Guntur Sannam

A slender, bright red chilli prized for its sharp heat, fruity aroma, and deep colour, Guntur Sannam is widely cultivated

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