BABY CORN is a cereal grain taken from corn, harvested early while the stalks are still small and immature. It typically is eaten whole, both raw and cooked. Baby corn is common in stir fry dishes.

OKRA Originally from Africa, okra is now widely used in cuisines such as Caribbean, Creole, Cajun and Indian. It’s also known as bhindi or lady’s fingers, in reference to the long, elegantly tapering shape.

ASPARAGUS are only eaten young, once the buds start to open (“ferning out”), the shoots quickly turn woody. Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium.

ASPARAGUS are only eaten young, once the buds start to open (“ferning out”), the shoots quickly turn woody. Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium.

LEMONGRASS is an herb that is native to Sri Lanka and South India but now grows in many countries around the world. The plant’s stalks are a common ingredient in Asian cooking, but it is also possible to brew lemongrass to make tea.

TURMERIC as an aromatic medicinal plant was known to Indians since ancient times. Many scientists and historians argue that the South Asia is the original home of Turmeric, from there it might have spread to countries in the South East Asia and pacific islands where Turmeric is cultivated.