Yesterday, I saw zucchini in the market in the middle of May. It looked sad and wrinkled. I walked past it. Instead, I went home and cooked a simple Turai ki Sabzi (Ridge Gourd) with a side of warm chapatis.
Here is the story of that chart, organized not just by months, but by the mood of the Indian earth. seasonal vegetables in india chart
Corn (Bhutta), Ridge Gourd, Snake Gourd, Cluster Beans, Chillies, Amaranth, Radish October – February Yesterday, I saw zucchini in the market in the middle of May
Would you like a printable PDF version of this chart or a month-by-month calendar? Instead, I went home and cooked a simple
| Vegetable | Hindi Name | Common Uses | |-----------|------------|--------------| | Bottle Gourd | Lauki | Lauki dal, kofta, juice | | Bitter Gourd | Karela | Stuffed karela, chips | | Ridge Gourd | Tori / Jhinga | Tori sabzi, dal | | Sponge Gourd | Ghia Tori | Light sabzi | | Snake Gourd | Chachinda | Sambar, sabzi | | Cucumber | Kheera | Raita, salad, sandwich | | Okra (Ladyfinger) | Bhindi | Bhindi fry, bhindi masala | | Capsicum (Green Bell Pepper) | Shimla Mirch | Stir-fry, stuffed capsicum | | Eggplant (small purple) | Baingan | Baingan bharta, aloo baingan | | Drumstick | Sahjan | Sambar, dal | | Raw Mango | Kairi | Aam panna, pickle, kadhi | | Ivy Gourd | Tindora / Kundru | Dry sabzi, stir-fry | | Pointed Gourd | Parwal | Stuffed parwal, sabzi | | Cluster Beans | Gawar Phali | Gawar ki sabzi |
Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, and ridge gourd are summer staples.
Spinach, Carrots, Cauliflower, Green Peas, Fenugreek (Methi), Cabbage, Beetroot, Broccoli, Turnip 1. The Summer Heat (March to June) Seasonal Chart: Best Time to Import Indian Vegetables