Know Your Desi Ingredients - The Locavore

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Ivy Gourd

The Locavore Team
May 6, 2025

Often mistaken for a tiny cucumber, tendli delivers a crisp, tangy bite to curries and stir-fries.

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Lady’s Finger

The Locavore Team
April 23, 2025

A summer favourite for many, Lady's Finger sparkles in crispy stir-fries, delicious sabzis and savoury stuffed dishes.

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Kokum

The Locavore Team
April 22, 2025

Prized for its vibrant tang, this dried fruit rind infuses curries and drinks with a bold, zesty flavour.

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Cape Gooseberry

The Locavore Team
April 22, 2025

Hidden in delicate husks, these bright yellow berries make an appearance every winter.

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Elephant Foot Yam

The Locavore Team
April 21, 2025

Thriving in India’s tropical climates, this tuber is enjoyed in hearty sabzis, creamy mashes and stir fries.

Know Your Desi Ingredients

Amaranth

The Locavore Team
December 20, 2024

Often dismissed as a weed, this leaf brings a nutty, earthy flavour in more ways than one.

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