Know Your Desi Ingredients

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Fish mint

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

A herb with an earthy, slightly fishy aroma, fish mint is widely used in Northeast Indian cooking.

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Sesame seed oil

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

Sesame oil is known for its warm, nutty aroma and subtle bitterness.

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Chhena

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

A fresh and crumbly acid-set cheese, chenna is frequently sold in markets and sweet shops in eastern India.

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Mooli

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

Mooli is a winter vegetable that makes for a fresh, flavourful filling for paranthas.

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Pomegranate

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

The pomegranate is sweet-tart fruit with vibrant, red jewel-like seeds.

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Black Soybean

The Locavore Team
December 10, 2025

Black soybeans are a lesser-known variety, yet a local favourite in the hilly areas of India.

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Srikakulam Sannulu Rice

The Locavore Team
December 10, 2025

Srikakulam Sannulu is a fragrant, Indica rice from coastal Andhra Pradesh, popularised by its use in Ugadi celebrations.

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Pomelo

The Locavore Team
November 28, 2025

Pomelo is known to be the biggest among the citruses, with well defined tart, fleshy pulp which can be enjoyed as a sweet or savoury treat.

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Kaipuli

The Locavore Team
November 28, 2025

Found in abundance on coffee estates in the Kodagu region, Kaipuli, or bitter oranges, are often used to make jams and chutneys.

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Kalonji

The Locavore Team
November 28, 2025

Kalonji arrived in eastern India in the 13th century and swiftly became a household staple.

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