Unique & Foraged Northeast Ingredients
Real, foraged ingredients from Northeast India. We source seasonal produce like fiddlehead ferns, ginger flowers, and stink beans for delivery in Ejipura and Koramangala.
Bundles of foraged greens, including fiddlehead ferns (Dhekia Xaak). These wild vegetables are a seasonal specialty and a core part of hill cuisine.
Fresh ginger flower buds, also known as torch ginger. These are used in salads and curries, providing a unique floral and pungent aroma.
Bundles of ginger flower buds, ready for use. This is a key ingredient in dishes like the Manipuri Singju salad.
Another variety or stage of edible flower buds, possibly a type of banana flower or other local blossom used in cooking.
Stacks of edible green buds, tied and ready for the kitchen. These are used to add a unique texture and flavor to traditional dishes.
A unique, spiky vegetable, possibly a type of wild fruit or tuber. These foraged items are rare finds and are for customers looking for truly authentic ingredients.
A close-up of the spiky produce. These are prepared in specific ways, often boiled or roasted, to be used in special dishes.
Another view of the spiky foraged vegetable. The availability of such items is very limited and depends on the season.
A collection of the spiky vegetable, showing variations in size and color. This is an example of the rare produce I try to source.
Bundles of edible roots or stems. These are likely used in stews or boiled dishes, providing a starchy texture and earthy flavor.
About Unique & Foraged Items
These ingredients come exactly as they are in the hills—often with roots, some soil, or tied in traditional bundles. They are not washed for supermarket display, so you will need to clean them before cooking. This is how we ensure the texture and flavor remain intact without chemical treatments.
Authentic Hill Produce
We source these items from hill farms in the Northeast. Unlike hybrid varieties found in standard city supermarkets, our produce is heirloom quality. Because these are foraged or small-farm grown, availability changes with the season. One week you might find fresh fiddlehead ferns (Dhekia Xaak), and the next, ginger flower buds for your salad or curry.
Why 'Wet Market' Style Matters
We deliver items 'wet market' style. This means the roots are often left on, and the leaves might have some soil. It is the only way to keep them fresh during transit. We don't use preservatives or intensive cleaning processes that strip away the natural aroma and crunch.
What We Stock
- Fiddlehead Ferns (Dhekia): Tightly coiled fronds. Best stir-fried.
- Ginger Flower Buds: Used for a unique floral aroma in traditional dishes.
- Yongchak (Stink Beans): Highly seasonal and pungent.
- Spiky Wild Fruits: Rare, locally foraged items for specific traditional preparations.
How To Order
Since our stocks rotate based on what is available at the farm gate, our catalog changes weekly. If you have a specific dish in mind, ask us what is fresh before you order. We focus on getting it from the hill source to your kitchen in Ejipura or Koramangala as quickly as possible.
Northeastone
We are Northeastone. We bring the real greens, roots, and wild blossoms we grew up eating straight from hill farms to your kitchen. If it is not fresh and authentic, we do not stock it.
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