11 Gourmet Indian Ingredients Worth the Price

2. Moringa Flowers — Floral, savory notes worth trying

Moringa flowers are often overlooked compared with moringa leaves, but they bring a delicate mushroom-or asparagus-like flavor that works beautifully in light dals, pakoras, and quick sautés. When fried briefly they become slightly crisp and nutty; when simmered, they lend an almost umami lift. The flowers are seasonal and fragile, which raises cost and limits availability outside regions where moringa trees are common.