Amla
Phyllanthus emblica, also known as emblic, emblic myrobalan, myrobalan, Indian gooseberry, Malacca tree, or amla from Sanskrit amalaki is a deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae. It has edible fruit, referred to by the same name.Scientific name: Phyllanthus emblica Higher classification: Leaf flower Rank: Species Family: Phyllanthaceae Kingdom: Plantae Origin from: Tamil Nadu & Gujarat
Anar (Pomegranate)
Apple Bore
Ziziphus mauritiana, also known as Indian jujube, Indian plum Chinese date, Chinee apple, and dunks is a tropical fruit tree species belonging to the family Rhamnaceae. Scientific name: Ziziphus mauritiana Higher classification: Jujube Conservation status: Least Concern Encyclopedia of Life Rank: Species Family: Rhamnaceae Order: Rosales Origin from: Gujarat & Maharashtra
Arbi (Taro Root)
Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, a root vegetable most commonly known as taro, kalo, or godere. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves, and petioles.Scientific name: Colocasia esculenta Higher classification: Taro Conservation status: Least Concern Encyclopedia of Life Rank: Species Origin from: Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
Banana (Nendrakkaya)
Changalikodan Nendran Banana or famously known as Changalikodan is a banana variety originated and cultivated in Chengazhikodu village of Thrissur District in Kerala state of India. Changalikodan, now are cultivated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river. It is grown in Erumapetty, Wadakkancherry, Mundoor, Kaiparambu, Desamangalam and Thayyur of Thrissur District. The average bunch bears 20 to 25 fruits per hand. Origin from: Kerala & Tamil Nadu
Banana Flower
Banana flowers (aka banana blossoms) are exactly what their name suggests: the blossoms from a banana tree. They're a completely edible delicacy and can be found fresh at roadside stands and farmers markets, wherever bananas are grown, but are especially prevalent in Asia Origin from: Tamil Nadu & Kerala
Banana Leaves
The banana leaf is the leaf of the banana plant, which may produce up to 40 leaves in a growing cycle. The leaves have a wide range of applications because they are large, flexible, waterproof and decorative. They are used for cooking, wrapping, and food-serving in a wide range of cuisines in tropical and subtropical areas.Origin from: Karnataka & Tamil Nadu
Banana Stem (per piece)
Vazhaithandu refers to banana stem or plantain stem and is used in various soups, stews, curries, stir fries and other dishes (thogayal, pachadi, poriyal and koottus). It is also used to make poriyal (subzi), juiced, used in a version of raita. It is used as a remedy for kidney stones in,India.Origin from: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
Bhindi (Lady Finger, Okra)
Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins.Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus Higher classification: Okras Rank: Species Origin from : Andhra Pradesh
Bitter gourd
Bitter melon — also known as bitter gourd or Momordica charantia — is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. It's cultivated around the world for its edible fruit, which is considered a staple in many types of Asian cuisine Origin from: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Chilly
Drumstick
Drumstick is one of those rare plant species whose seeds, flowers, leaves, and stems are edible and extremely nutritious. Moringa commonly referred to as drumstick is treated as a 'super plant' for its unique yet powerful properties that combat different ailments in our system Scientific name: Moringa oleifera Higher classification: Moringa Rank: Species Origin from: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat & Maharashtra
