Tag: foraging in India
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Edible Green Series – Celosia argentea
The first time I got to hear about Silver cockscomb was as ‘Kurdu’ in Pune from a lady whom I met at a local market .She said Kurdu comes in that local market during monsoons only. I tried searching it during the monsoons, but couldn’t find any. Botanical Name: Celosia argentea L. var. argentea Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth…
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Ekho-Ek Bidh Xaak/101 Greens Dish of Assam
While South India marks the New Year with Ugadi, Vishu, or Samsaar Padavo, celebrating with dishes that include all six tastes, in Assam the festival of Goru/Rongali Bihu carries its own beautiful culinary tradition. On this day, families collect 101 different greens, herbs, vegetables, and roots (xaak) to prepare a special dish that celebrates abundance…
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Green Delights: The Lesser Known Edible Wild Plants of India(400+ plants)
The significance of wild and foraged edible greens, found in India, is discussed in the content. The nutritional benefits, environmental importance, and cultural heritage of these greens are highlighted. A comprehensive list of uncultivated, underutilized wild edible greens is aimed to be created by the author, with encouragement for mindful harvesting and sharing of knowledge…
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