Sago. It is made from the viscous sap of a tall palm tree. It is collected in the same way as rubber, by making an incision in the trunk.

Sago. It is made from the viscous sap of a tall palm tree. It is collected in the same way as rubber, by making an incision in the trunk.

Asian basil. Asian basil is slightly coarser than the sweet basil of Europe, and with a more robust aroma. It survives cooking in stews, adding a fresh menthol, camphor end of the spectrum.

Sweet lime. The nearest thing India has to an orange. It has a green skin and sweet, juicy, bright orange flesh.

Sweet lime. The nearest thing India has to an orange. It has a green skin and sweet, juicy, bright orange flesh.