Summer: March to May
Hot days call for water-rich food. Look for watermelon, bottle gourd, ridge gourd and mint. Drumstick is also a summer favourite for sambar.
Monsoon: June to September
Choose well-washed vegetables and cook them thoroughly. Good options include brinjal, bitter gourd and ridge gourd, along with papaya and banana. Clean leafy greens with extra care during the rains.
Winter: October to February
Cooler months are great for carrot, spinach, fenugreek, coriander and broccoli, as well as orange and pomegranate.
Why eat with the season?
- Flavour: produce in its natural season often tastes better.
- Value: plenty of supply can mean better prices.
- Variety: your meals change through the year.
Seasons vary from year to year, so treat this as a guide. The RythuMall app shows what is available today and its current price.
