Winter is the most generous season for vegetables here — cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, peas, tomatoes and spinach all come into their own, and the market is noticeably fuller and cheaper than the rest of the year.
Cauliflower and cabbage are best bought heavy for their size with tightly packed leaves or florets. Fresh peas are worth shelling by hand rather than buying frozen — the difference in sweetness is real.
This is also the best window for pitha-making ingredients — fresh khejur gur pairs naturally with the season's rice and coconut. Stock up while both are at their best.
Because supply is so high, winter is also the cheapest time to buy in slightly larger quantities and freeze what won't be used within the week.
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Key Takeaways
Winter is when the vegetable market is at its widest and cheapest — here's what to look for and how to use it.
