A popular staple food in primarily most of Asia, rice is an edible starchy cereal grain. This annual grass is a species of the grass plant family Poaceae and is used in a variety of entrees, side dishes, breakfast cereals, and beverages all around the world.
Plant Name: Oryza Sativa
Varieties: IR64
Growing Region: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Basmati
Basmati
A popular variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice which is traditionally grown in India. India accounted for 65% of the international trade in basmati rice. Many countries use domestically grown basmati rice crops; however, basmati is geographically exclusive to certain districts of India and Pakistan.
Plant Name: Oryza Sativa
Varieties: Basmati
Growing Region: J & K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh
Chick peas
Chick peas
Chickpeas are an important food plant in India, Africa, and Central and South America. The seeds are high in fibre and protein and are a good source of iron, phosphorus, and folic acid.
Bengal gram, closely related to the chickpea family, is a yellow lentil, rounded on one side and flat on the other. Bengal gram is one of the earliest cultivated legumes.
Kidney beans contain many bioactive compounds, minerals, nutrients, and essential amino acids. It's an all-in-one package for a healthy diet
Plant Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Varieties: Multiple varieties
Growing Region: Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka
Maize
Maize
Maize is the third most important cereal crop in India after rice and wheat. It accounts for around 10 percent of total food grain production in the country
Plant Name: Zea mays
Varieties: dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn
The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses.
Plant Name: Glycine max
Varieties: Multiple varieties
Growing Region: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka
Buck wheat
Buck wheat
Buckwheat is a highly nutritious whole grain that many people consider to be a superfood. Among its health benefits, buckwheat may improve heart health, promote weight loss, and help manage diabetes. Buckwheat is a good source of protein, fiber, and energy
Plant Name: Fagopyrum esculentum
Varieties: Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tartaricum)
Extracted from Copra, i.e. the dried kernel of a coconut, coconut oil is a yellowish-white solid or semi-liquid oil. It is widely used in manufacturing shampoos, soaps, detergents, and glycerin.
Varieties: Unrefined, Refined
Growing Region: Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Goa, West Bengal, Pondicherry, Maharashtra and Islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar
Ground Nut oil
Ground Nut oil
Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts. The oil usually has a mild or neutral flavor but, if made with roasted peanuts, has a stronger peanut flavor and aroma.
Growing Region: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Orissa
Sesame oil
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils
Plant Name: Arachis hypogaea
Varieties: Hulled Sesame Seeds, Natural White Sesame Seeds, Black Sesame Seeds, Brown Sesame Seeds.
Growing Region: West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Castor Oil
Castor Oil
Ricinus Oil or Castor oil is a nonvolatile fatty oil that is extracted from castor bean seeds. This viscous and clear liquid with a bland, slightly tart taste is utilized in the production of fibers, paints, varnishes, hair oils, and cosmetics.
Plant Name: Ricinus communis
Varieties: Yellow Castor Oil, and Black Castor Oil (Both Cold-pressed and Machine pressed)
Growing Region: Gujarat, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
Coorg Coffee
Coorg Coffee
One of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, coffee is famous for the invigorating quality of its alkaloid component caffeine. Coffee is known to boost energy levels and is an excellent source of antioxidants.
Plant Name: Coffea
Varieties: Coffea Arabica and Coffea Robusta
Growing Region: Coorg in Karnataka, Wayanad in Kerala, Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu
Nilgiris Tea
Nilgiris Tea
Nilgiris tea is a premium quality tea made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plant grown in the Nilgiri hills of India. It has a unique aroma and taste that sets it apart from other teas.
Plant Name: Camellia sinensis
Health Benefit: Nilgiris tea is known to have high levels of antioxidants, which can help improve heart health and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Active Ingredients: caffeine, theanine, catechins, and theaflavins.
Pepper
Pepper
Essentially the dried fruits of perennial climbing vines of the Piperaceae family, black pepper is a spicy, pungent spice native to the Malabar Coast of India. In addition to being a commonly used spice, it also has some well-known medicinal benefits.
Plant Name: Piper nigrum
Varieties: Around 75 varieties in India, The most common variety in Coorg and Malabar Pepper
Growing Region: Idukki and Wayanad in Kerala, Chickmangaluru, Shivmoga, Madikeri in Karnataka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Clove
Clove
The tiny reddish-brown flower buds of the tropical evergreen tree of the Myrtaceae family are what we typically refer to as cloves. This spice has a strong fragrance and a pungent, spicy taste and the essential oil Eugenol derived from it can also be used to prepare germicides, mouthwashes, sweeteners, and perfumes.
Plant Name: Syzygium aromaticum sativa
Varieties: Zanzibar, Penang, Amboyan
Growing Region: Nilgiris, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu, Calicut, Kottayam, Quilon and Trivandrum districts of Kerala, South Kanara district of Karnataka.
Cumin Seeds
Cumin Seeds
Native to the Mediterranean region, Cumin seeds are dried fruits that come from an annual plant belonging to the parsley family Apiaceae. Also widely produced in India, China, and Mexico, it is an essential aromatic spice used as a flavoring substance for a large variety of global cuisines.
Plant Name: Cuminum cyminum
Varieties: Black Cumin, Bitter Cumin Growing
Growing Region: Rajasthan and Gujarat
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Derived from the bark of a bushy evergreen tree of the laurel family Lauraceae, Cinnamon is a popular spice with a fragrant aroma and a sweet flavor. Not just limited to being used as a culinary spice, the essential oil distilled from the bark fragments of cinnamon is also used to make liqueur and perfume.
Plant Name: Cinnamomum verum
Varieties: Nithyasree, Navasree, Ceylon, Malabar
Growing Region: Kumily, Munnar, Thekkady, Idukki in Kerala
Cardamom
Cardamom
The seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, which is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the ginger family Zingiberaceae, give off a highly aromatic fragrance, making them a widely popular seasoning spice. Used mainly in South Asian countries for preparing curries and tea, cardamom adds a unique flavoring to anything it is added to.
Growing Region: Coorg in Karnataka, Idukki in Kerala, and Theni in Tamil Nadu.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Coriander leaves and seeds are full of vitamin K, which plays an important role in helping your blood clot. Vitamin K also helps your bones repair themselves, helping prevent problems like osteoporosis. Additionally, evidence points to vitamin K helping lower your risk of heart disease.
Plant Name: Coriandrum sativum
Varieties: Multiple varieties
Growing Region: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent, and have been used as a culinary ingredient since ancient times.
Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. Adding them to your diet may improve heart health, reduce inflammation, suppress appetite, and even provide anticancer effects.
It is the perfect substitution for dairy milk and can be used to make desserts, puddings, hot cocoa and smoothies. Also a favorite in Asian cuisine it is frequently used in a variety of curries, kormas, molees and soups. If you're craving a sweet glazed dessert, just add water and sweetener.
Plant Name: Cocos nucifera
Varieties: West coast tall, East coast tall, Chandrakalpa or Lakshadweep ordinary (LCT), Philippines Ordinary (Kerachandra), VPM - 3 (Andaman Ordinary), Aliyar Nagar 1, Tiptur Tall, Kera sagara (Seychelles)
Growing Region: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh
Copra
Copra
Copra is the dried, processed kernel of a coconut which is mainly used in the extraction of coconut oil. Upon extraction, the residue oil cake is used to feed livestock.
Plant Name: Cocos nucifera
Varieties: West coast tall, East coast tall, Chandrakalpa or Lakshadweep ordinary (LCT), Philippines Ordinary (Kerachandra), VPM - 3 (Andaman Ordinary), Aliyar Nagar 1, Tiptur Tall, Kera sagara (Seychelles) Growing
Growing Region: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh
Cashew
Cashew
Cashews are rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They also contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and health-protective beneficial plant compounds. Similarly to nuts, cashews may promote weight loss, blood sugar control, and heart health. breakfast cereals, and beverages all around the world.
Plant Name: Anacardium occidentale
Varieties: W-180, W-210, W-240, W-320, W-450
Growing Region: Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamilnadu and West Bengal
Raisins
Raisins
Despite their small size, raisins are packed with energy and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Raisins are naturally sweet and high in sugar and calories.
Plant Name: Vitis viniferaa
Varieties: Black Raisins, Zante Currants, Sultanas, Red Raisins, Green Raisins, Munakka
Growing Region: Sangli, Solapur and Nashik districts of Maharashtra and Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts of Karnataka
Organic Curcuma
Organic Curcuma
Organic curcuma is extracted from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and has a long history of use in traditional medicine
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Health Benefit: Organic curcuma is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help improve joint health, boost the immune system, and promote a healthy digestive system.
Active Ingredients: The active ingredients in organic curcuma include curcuminoids, such as curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin.
Organic Moringa
Organic Moringa
Organic Moringa is a superfood extracted from the leaves of the Moringa oleifera plant and is known for its high nutritional value, being rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Scientific Name: Moringa oleifera
Health Benefit: Organic moringa is known for its high levels of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants, which can help support overall health and wellness.
Active Ingredients: vitamin C, iron, calcium, chlorogenic acid quercetin.
Organic MCT Oil
Organic MCT Oil
Organic MCT Oil is derived from coconut oil and is a rich source of medium chain triglycerides, which are quickly metabolized by the body and used as a source of energy.
Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera
Health Benefit: Organic MCT oil is known for its ability to promote weight loss, improve energy levels, and support healthy brain function.
Active Ingredients: The active ingredient in organic MCT oil is medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).
Green Tea
Green Tea
A healthy alternative to regular beverages, green tea is unoxidized, hence retaining more healing properties. Regular consumption of green tea has been associated with quite a few beneficial medicinal properties including a reduction in breast cancer risk, as well as to regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels in the body, among other things.
Growing Region: Darjeeling in West Bengal, Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu
Java Tea
Java Tea
Java tea is an herbal tea made from the leaves of the Orthosiphon stamineus plant, which is native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its health benefits, including promoting kidney health and reducing inflammation.
Scientific Name: Orthosiphon stamineus
Health Benefit: Java tea is known for its diuretic properties, which can help support kidney function and promote a healthy urinary tract.