Bhekuri Tita / Bhekuri Bengena (ভেকুৰী তিতা) — Assamese Turkey Berry

Small, green, and intensely bitter, bhekuri tita have been eaten for generations not just for flavour, but for what they quietly do for the body — purifying the blood, regulating blood sugar, aiding digestion, and keeping the gut clean.

The most common way to eat Bhekuri Tita is as a Pitika — boiled, mashed with mustard oil, chopped onion, green chillies, and salt into something simple and deeply satisfying. A spoonful of Alu Pitika alongside softens the bitterness for those who need it, which is how mothers across Assam have quietly convinced children to eat it for decades. As a Bhaji, stir-fried with mustard oil and a few whole spices, the bitterness mellows just enough to make it addictive.

Fresh-picked, seasonal produce. No preservatives.

Best for: Pitika, Bhaji, mixed with Alu Pitika
Type: Fresh berry (Solanum violaceum)
Pack: As per listed weight
Origin: Assam, India
Storage: Refrigerate; use within 4-5 days