# The Locavore

> Doing Good Through Food


## Posts

- [Bay leaf](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/08/bay-leaf/): Added whole and removed just before serving, this leaf adds a subtle woody fragrance to dishes. 
- [Sweet Basil Seeds / Sabja](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/07/sweet-basil-seeds-sabja-2/): Tiny seeds that double in size when soaked, sabja is popularly used to make desserts and cooling beverages. 
- [Chaunsa Mango](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/07/chaunsa-mango/): Known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and almost buttery texture, Chaunsa is a crowd favourite.
- [Hog Plum](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/07/hog-plum/): This sweet-and-sour fruit can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled.
- [Earth4ever Conservation Foundation](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/07/earth4ever-conservation-foundation/): Working closely with smallholder farmers in Maharashtra, Earth4ever Conservation Foundation blends regenerative farming practices and indigenous knowledge to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis, ensure food security, and aid income generation. 
- [Know Your Desi Ingredients](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/06/know-your-desi-ingredients-theme/): July – September 2026 | Ingredients are often the carriers of diverse community knowledge, memories, and stories of labour and skill. Join the conversation and explore the life behind ingredients in neighbourhoods, our market baskets, on our kitchen shelves, and beyond.
- [This Ethnography Highlights the People and Skill Behind Bengal’s Mishti](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/04/this-ethnography-highlights-the-people-and-skill-behind-bengals-mishti/): How do we understand the knowledge required to make sweets? Ishita Dey’s book Sweet Excess discovers that it is an embodied knowledge, largely determined by caste- and class-realities. 
- [Childhood Friend Priti and Aditi Share a Recipe for Popti](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/04/childhood-friend-priti-and-aditi-share-a-recipe-for-popti/): Priti and Aditi share a recipe for Popti, where fragrant Bhamburda leaves are packed into an earthen pot, sealed, and slow-cooked over an open fire.
- [Akoijam and Beauty’s Love for Yongchak Eromba](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/04/akoijam-and-beautys-love-for-yongchak-eromba/): Cousins Akoijam and Beauty trace fond memories through one of their favourite Manipuri dishes. 
- [Chaapda Chutney](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/03/chaapda-chutney/): The red weaver ants used in this chutney are foraged from the forest canopies of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. 
- [Tangthur](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/03/tangthur/): This Ladakhi chutney is made with buttermilk, seasonal greens, and fresh summer herbs.
- [Rushina Munshaw-Ghildiyal on why chutney in India goes beyond one singular condiment](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/03/rushina-munshaw-ghildiyal/): Rushina Munshaw-Ghildiyal shares the process of mapping chutneys across India for her recent book, how they are born out of geography and practicality as much as for flavour, and why despite their ubiquity, chutneys are often sidelined in formal culinary conversations.
- [Forest Pick: Handcrafting Wild Tea in Southern Manipur](https://thelocavore.in/2026/07/01/forest-pick-handcrafting-wild-tea-in-southern-manipur/): Established in 2018 by siblings Aijulie, Boilal, Jemshe, and Julie Gangte, Forest Pick sources and retails wild tea from the hills adjoining the Churachandpur district in southern Manipur.
- [The Cost of Food: How The Climate Crisis Impacts Farming Labour](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/24/the-cost-of-food-how-the-climate-crisis-impacts-farming-labour/): Exploring how the climate crisis, particularly the El Niño effect, is impacting the people who sustain food systems.  
- [Pork Vindaloo](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/24/pork-vindaloo/): This hearty pork stew pairs perfectly with pav. 
- [A Mumbai Without Pav?](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/24/a-mumbai-without-pav/): Changing regulations and a shortage of gas supply affects not only Mumbai's bakeries, but also the demographic that relies on them for its daily bread.
- [Champabati’s Mutton Kasa](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/23/champabatis-mutton-kasa/):  For sisters Jinnie and Rini Saren, this slow-cooked mutton curry from Baripada in Odisha brings back memories of Holi spent with their late mother. 
- [Kalari cheese](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/19/kalaari-cheese/): Made by hand, this cheese is sun-dried to develop a hard exterior while the inside remains soft.
- [Gular](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/19/gulaar/): Commonly found growing in clusters along the road, these fruits are abundant but often neglected. 
- [Nakima](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/19/nakima/): Fleeting blooms of the hills, these flowers are eagerly awaited each year.
- [Raw Mango/ Kairi](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/19/raw-mango-kairi/): With a green waxy peel and tart, tangy flesh, this versatile fruit signals the start of a new farming year. 
- [Spotlighting Regional Cheese and Dairy Traditions: Masque x Chef Aditya Raghavan x The Locavore](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/19/spotlighting-regional-cheese-and-dairy-traditions/): A one-of-a-kind culinary experience highlighting the many cheese and dairy traditions native to the Indian subcontinent.
- [Zangti: Growing Native Produce of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/18/zangti-growing-native-produce-of-kinnaur-himachal-pradesh/): Retailing high quality produce native to the Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh.
- [What Mumbai's Liminal Coastal Spaces Stand to Lose](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/11/what-mumbais-liminal-coastal-spaces-stand-to-lose/): Through a series of photographs taken over the last seven years, Gautam Doshi  illustrates the many relationships Mumbaikars share with the sea—of grieving, playing, working, loving. 
- [Sukhti Chutney](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/sukhti-chutney/): This dried fish chutney from Alibag is enjoyed with everyday meals. 
- [Popti](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/popti/): In this recipe for Popti, fragrant Bhamburda leaves are packed into an earthen pot, sealed, and slow-cooked over an open fire.
- [Totapuri Kairi Karbat](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/totapuri-kairi-karbat/): This sweet-and-sour karbat from Alibaug features Totapuri mangoes as the main ingredient. 
- [Travelling to Kalimpong? Bring Back These Ingredients](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/travelling-to-kalimpong-bring-back-these-ingredients/): How does sharing knowledge about local food shape the way we cook ingredients unfamiliar to us? How does it change the way we travel and engage with a place? 
- [Gud Chana to Beat the Heat](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/gud-chana-to-beat-the-heat/): How can one be more mindful of the labour behind one’s food? With the sun beating down through a torrid summer, Mumbai’s Locavores share the food / beverages they offer their delivery service workers to ease up their long hours of work outdoors. 
- [Find a Better Benne Dosa Recipe!](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/find-a-better-benne-dosa-recipe/): A long-standing traditional recipe for benne dosa from Uttara Kannada shared and preserved through a short WhatsApp exchange.  
- [Fermented Feelings about Fermented Dried Fish](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/fermented-feelings-about-fermented-dried-fish/): An intimate, eye-opening discussion on food shaming and cultural erasure.
- [Spotlighting Shani Bazaar](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/10/spotlighting-shani-bazaar/): An evening spent at the sprawling Shani Bazaar in Vasant Kunj offers exceptional seasonal produce amid a labyrinth of stalls lit up with neon lights. 
- [Setting The Table: Stories from India’s Food Cultures](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/09/setting-the-table-stories-from-indias-food-cultures/):  Setting The Table: Stories from India’s Food Cultures is a collaboration between Powerhouse and The Locavore. Across six stories and original recipes, we share and celebrate the depth, nuance and living traditions of contemporary regional Indian food cultures.
- [Mumbai Koli Project Exhibition: Where the City Meets the Sea](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/08/mumbai-koli-project-exhibition-where-the-city-meets-the-sea/): Photographs, stories, recipes, and fragments of lived experience gathered through the Mumbai Koli Project were brought to life through an exhibition held in Mumbai.  
- [“Because [we don’t have] qualifications, they give us less money.”](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/03/because-we-dont-have-qualifications-they-give-us-less-money/): —Devender Kumar Range, a compost worker in Sonipat 
- [What Happens When Mithilanchal's Makhana Attracts Global Demand?](https://thelocavore.in/2026/06/03/what-happens-when-mithilanchals-makhana-attracts-global-demand/):  A highly labour-intensive agricultural crop, makhana has been witnessing rising popularity in urban India and export demand. How has this surge affected the farmers who cultivate it? 
- [NESFAS: Safeguarding and Revitalising Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/29/nesfas-safeguarding-and-revitalising-indigenous-peoples-food-systems/): Working closely with farmers, weavers, fisherfolk, foragers, local entrepreneurs, and community cooks in Meghalaya and Nagaland, NESFAS is conserving Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems and its diversity. 
- [Sugarcane](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/27/sugarcane/): Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.
- [Dalle Khursani](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/27/dalle-khursani/): This round, fiery GI-tagged chilli is commonly found across Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong. 
- [Alibaug white onion](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/27/alibaug-white-onion/): This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district. 
- [Tuber Mix](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/26/tuber-mix/): This recipe from Wayanad in Kerala uses a mix of tubers to create a hearty meal.
- [Foxtail Millet Pudding](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/26/foxtail-millet-pudding/): This recipe from the Kolli Hills of Tamil Nadu combines foxtail millet, jaggery, and coconut into a slow-cooked dessert.
- [Finger Millet Halwa](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/26/finger-millet-halwa/): The use of ragi in this recipe for Finger Millet Halwa helps meet the demands of high-intensity physical labour within the tribal belts of Odisha.
- [Hands That Brew: The Complexities of Female Labour in the Making of Rice Beer](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/26/hands-that-brew/): Traditional drinks are often regarded as repositories of culture. In Centrepiece, Rini Barman explores some of the less romantic aspects of this practice and the many implications of the act of brewing rice beer.
- [Stable Income, Drinking Water, Rest: A Delhi-based Gig Worker on Unionising for Basic Labour Rights](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/24/a-gig-worker-on-unionising-for-basic-labour-rights/):  Saif, a rider with multiple quick-commerce platforms in Delhi, asserts that urban India can no longer do without doorstep delivery. Why, then, does gig work remain undignified?  
- [Stable Income, Drinking Water, Rest: Why Gig Workers Unionise](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/21/stable-income-drinking-water-rest-why-gig-workers-unionise-2/): Delivery workers across multiple quick-commerce platforms assert that urban regions can no longer do without doorstep delivery. In such a context, why does gig work remain undignified? We’re bringing together three speakers—who have been closely working, organising, and advocating for the rights of gig workers—to highlight ground realities of this economy and discuss the demands of the many workers employed under this system. 
- [Stable income, Drinking Water, Rest: Why Gig Workers Unionise](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/20/stable-income-drinking-water-rest-why-gig-workers-unionise/): LOCAL FOOD CLUB EVENTS Finding Northeast India in Bengaluru: A Food Walk and Dinner in Kalyan Nagar Join sociologist Prithiraj Borah on a guided two-hour experience in Kalyan Nagar, where…
- [Futkal Chutney](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/20/futkal-chutney/): This cooling, slightly sour-tasting chutney from Jharkhand is an ideal accompaniment to meals during the summer. 
- [Mahua Kheer](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/20/mahua-kheer/): Innate to Jharkhand, this kheer is made using Mahua flowers gleaned from the forest floor. 
- [Mahua](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/19/mahua/): The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India. 
- [Handmade Virgin Coconut Oil](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/12/handmade-virgin-coconut-oil-2/): Made by gently heating fresh coconut milk at a constant temperature in an uruli, or a large bronze vessel, this oil has nutty roasted notes. 
- [Shatavari Murabba](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/09/shatavari-murabba/): A murabba-like preserve made by infusing antioxidant rich shatavari roots with wild forest honey.  
- [East Indian Arrowroot Powder](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/09/east-indian-arrowroot-powder/): Powder from narrow leaved turmeric which grows wild in the Western Ghats. 
- [Cascara](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/09/cascara-2/): Cascara By Black Baza Coffee ORIGIN: BR Hills, Karnataka ₹220  |  250 G Cascara, or dried coffee cherry husk, is a fruity, and slightly sweet byproduct of coffee processing that…
- [Whistling Schoolboy](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/whistling-schoolboy/): A blend of Arabica and Robusta beans with 20% chicory, this is Black Baza’s take on traditional South Indian filter kaapi.  
- [Meetha Nimbu Pickle](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/meetha-nimbu-pickle/): Made using a heirloom recipe from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, this sweet and sour pickle has thickly sliced lemon pieces along with traditional whole spices like cumin, black pepper, peepal, brown cardamom, clove, to name a few. 
- [Marwari Lehsun Kachri Chutney](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/marwari-lehsun-kachri-chutney/): Based on a regional recipe from Rajasthan and made using native ingredients, this is a vibrant, fiery, and spicy chutney.  
- [Tomme de Sayla](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/tomme-de-sayla/): This semi-firm aged cheese made from goat milk is Panchal Dairy’s take on the traditional French Tomme de Savoie.  
- [Feta](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/feta/): Made with a blend of sheep and goat milk, this feta is slow fermented in olive brine for over three weeks. 
- [Jeera](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/jeera/): These whole cumin seeds are complex, flowery, and almost citrusy in flavour. They are grown in sandy regions, under intense heat, which leads to a higher essential oil content. 
- [Tur Dal](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/tur-dal/): Grown without any chemicals, this unpolished split pigeon pea or tur dal is earthy and nutty in flavour, making it the perfect daily essential. 
- [Camel Cream Cheese](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/camel-cream-cheese/): Made with camel milk, this creamy and mildly sour cheese has a spicy kick from green chillies. 
- [Camel Feta](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/camel-feta/): Made with camel milk, this mildly salty and creamy cheese is preserved in peanut oil. 
- [Plantain Jam](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/plantain-jam/): A traditional Kerala recipe, this plantain jam is made from the juice of palayam kodan bananas sourced from Sheilas’ own farm in Mundakayam. 
- [Vilumbi Puli Pickle](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/vilumbi-puli-pickle/): Made from Bilimbi, or the tree sorrel fruit, the complex sourness of this pickle together with the caramelised fruit balances perfectly with the spice.  
- [Pahadi Lemon Pickle](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/pahadi-lemon-pickle/): The recipe for this tangy pickle made with large Galgal lemons and mustard oil comes from a local elderly woman from the Sasbani village. 
- [Toasted Hemp Heart Seasoning](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/toasted-hemp-heart-seasoning/): Reminiscent of pizza seasoning, this mix of toasted hemp hearts and wild garlic celebrates flavours of the himalayas.  
- [Red Onion Relish](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/red-onion-relish/): Made using blemished and misshapen red onions that are caramelised in balsamic vinegar, this spread is the ultimate savoury flavour bomb with a unique blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours.  
- [Pesto with Moringa](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/pesto-with-moringa/): Inspired by Italian basil pesto, this versatile spread is made with carrot tops that lend it a slightly peppery flavour, and roasted cashews and peanuts that add richness.  
- [Wild Forest Honey](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/wild-forest-honey/): Wild honey from Apis dorsata bees sourced directly from local farmers in the East Garo Hills. 
- [Onion Murruku](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/onion-murruku/): These ribbon-style murukku are made with onion puree and chilli powder incorporated into the dough that give it its distinct colour and flavour.
- [Sweet Banana Chips](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/sweet-banana-chips/): Made from ripe Nendran bananas, these sweet banana chips have a slight savoury touch.  
- [Crushed Organic Jaggery](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/crushed-organic-jaggery/): Made from heirloom sugarcane grown on Two Brothers’ own farm in Bodhani, this jaggery has a rich caramel flavour.  
- [Khapli Wheat Flour](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/khapli-wheat-flour/): Made from Emmer, a lesser-grown variety of wheat, this flour has a nuttier flavour and a coarser texture than conventional wheat flour.  
- [Reflections Blend](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/reflections-blend/): This well-rounded medium roast coffee is a blend of washed Arabica and Robusta beans grown on Native and Naturals’ farm in Devarunda, 912 metres above sea level.  
- [Camel Milk Halluomi Cheese](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/camel-milk-halluomi-cheese/): Slightly saltier than conventional halloumi which is made from cow milk, this camel milk halloumi has a mildly stretchy texture, with a nutty, carmelised flavour when grilled. 
- [Camel Milk Ghee](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/08/camel-milk-ghee/): This off-white, thick, aromatic ghee made from camel milk has a solid texture even at room temperature, unlike conventional ghee made from cow milk.  
- [Finding Northeast India in Bengaluru: A Food Walk and Dinner in Kalyan Nagar](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/07/finding-northeast-india-in-bengaluru/): Sociologist Prithiraj Borah’s guided walk in Kalyan Nagar involved sampling an array of indigenous Northeastern dishes in the neighbourhood, understanding their local contexts, and how such food can often run the risk of homogenisation. 
- [Coconut Sugar](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/coconut-sugar/): Made from neera—or the sap extracted from coconut trees on Farm Made Foods’ farms—their coconut sugar has a deep caramel flavour.  
- [Free Range Eggs](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/free-range-eggs/): The eggs have a rich yolk, and are a wholesome, cruelty-free alternative to more commonly available options. 
- [Kerala Matta Rice](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/kerala-matta-rice/): A staple in Kerala, this semi-polished, parboiled Matta rice is nutty and has a uniquely chewy texture. It is also high in fibre. 
- [Mullankaima Rice](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/mullankaima-rice-2/): This short-grain, low-starch, fragrant rice, which almost disappeared from our plates after the Green Revolution, was revived by farmers and activists as part of the Save Our Rice campaign.  
- [Jackfruit Pickle](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/jackfruit-pickle/): This tangy pickle combines sun-dried raw jackfruit and Vnya’s mustard oil along with hand-pounded spices.  
- [Badri Ghee](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/badri-ghee/): A traditionally hand churned ghee with a creamy texture and a mild tang.  
- [Mirchi Mustard](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/mirchi-mustard/): Yellow mustard grains from Kuninda’s own farm are aged, cured, and stone-ground, and then combined with Kashmiri chillies to make this vibrant, pungent mustard.  
- [Lemon Marmalade](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/lemon-marmalade/): A pulpy, aromatic preserve with a sweet-and-sour twist on the usual orange marmalade. 
- [Mahua Flowers](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/06/mahua-flowers/): These sun-dried flowers have a warm, sweet flavour with an aroma reminiscent of a summery deciduous forest..
- [Wild Jamun Honey](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/wild-jamun-honey/): A locally sourced forest honey with sweet and tart notes, produced by wild rock bees that feed  on wild jamun flowers. 
- [Cashew Butter](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/cashew-butter/): Made from cashews grown in Shrivardhan, Maharashtra, and freshly de-shelled daily about 10 kilometres away from the farm, this decadent butter has a smooth texture and mildly sweet flavour.  
- [Naga Chilli Crisp](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/naga-chilli-crisp/): A one-of-a-kind condiment that explores culinary similarities between Northeast India and Southwest China, the Naga Chilli Crisp is an amalgamation of indigenous ingredients like fermented soybean, Naga Hau chilli, Sirarakhong chilli, and Tangkhul spring salt.  
- [Black Chana](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/black-chana/): Black chana or Bengal gram is a hardy, dark-coloured indigenous chickpea variety, grown in Gujarat’s relatively dry climate. 
- [Magic Mahua Extract](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/magic-mahua-extract/): An earthy, sweet syrup made from Mahua flowers. 
- [Coco Amino](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/coco-amino/): Made from premium coconut flower nectar, Coco Amino is a distinctive flavour enhancer. 
- [Coconut Flower Cider Vinegar](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/coconut-flower-cider-vinegar/): Packed with minerals and amino acids, this raw, unpasteurized vinegar is a treasure trove of probiotic goodness, featuring the beneficial 'mother' of vinegar. 
- [Sprouted Amaranth Flour](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/sprouted-amaranth-flour/): Instead of grinding the base grain, this flour is made from amaranth—or cholai—that is sprouted before being ground. The sprouting process breaks down the starches into sugars, bringing out the grain’s natural sweetness. 
- [Apricot Jam](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/apricot-jam/): Sweet with a mild tartness, this jam is made from a local variety of apricots called gola. 
- [Cultured Gir Cow Ghee](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/cultured-gir-cow-ghee/): Crafted entirely at home and made from fully traceable ingredients, this ghee boasts a grainy texture, an aromatic essence, and a deep nutty flavour. 
- [Idukki Green Cardamom](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/idukki-green-cardamom/): Green cardamom pods with citrusy, fresh undertones, sourced from the edge of Kerala's Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- [Malabar Vanilla Beans](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/malabar-vanilla-beans/): Harvested along the Malabar coast in Kerala, these vanilla beans have a favourably high moisture content, making them aromatic and easy to work with. 
- [Sidr Honey](https://thelocavore.in/2026/05/05/sidr-honey/): A creamy, thick monofloral honey produced by the pollination of jujube flowers that are predominantly found in Rajasthan.  

## Pages

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- [Beyond the Plate: LFC Edition](https://thelocavore.in/beyond-the-plate-lfc-edition/): Beyond the Plate: LFC Edition
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- [Swati Jena](https://thelocavore.in/swati-jena/): Swati Jena | Culinary Research Intern Swati is a food studies scholar, with experience as a chef in a community restaurant based in London. They have hosted several supper clubs…
- [Nandana Hareesh](https://thelocavore.in/nandana-hareesh/): Nandana Hareesh | Project Research InternNandana is a social science researcher whose work sits at the intersections of caste, culture, and labour. Her work grows out of personal and political…
- [Rashmi](https://thelocavore.in/rashmi/): Rashmi | Writer-Researcher fellow, Tamil Nadu A teacher in a school in coastal Chennai, Rashmi noticed how environmental changes and overfishing affected her students’ lives. Since then, she has travelled…
- [Revathi Sunil](https://thelocavore.in/revathi-sunil/): Revathi Sunil | Audio-Visual fellow, Tamil Nadu Revathi Sunil is a Bengaluru-based filmmaker, writer, and editor working across documentary and fiction. She is interested in intimate, non-intrusive storytelling that centres…
- [Nidhi K](https://thelocavore.in/nidhi-k/): Nidhi K | Writer-Researcher Fellow, Madhya Pradesh Nidhi K is an independent journalist from Mumbai who writes on travel, food, policy, public health, and the environment. A data nerd, she…
- [Kiran Admache](https://thelocavore.in/kiran-admache/): Kiran Admache | Audio-Visual Fellow, Madhya Pradesh  Kiran Admache is a Gond Adivasi filmmaker and engineer from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering…
- [Queeneerich Kharmawlong](https://thelocavore.in/queeneerich-kharmawlong/): Queeneerich Kharmawlong | Writer-Researcher fellow, Meghalaya Queeneerich KM grew up in Shillong, a quiet hill station where whispering pines hold a thousand untold stories. She became a journalist and a…
- [Ibapdianghun Myria](https://thelocavore.in/ibapdianghun-myria/): Ibapdianghun Myria | Audio-Visual Fellow, Meghalaya Ibapdianghun Myria works at the intersection of storytelling and the field, documenting real experiences through film, photography, and writing. Rooted in communities across Meghalaya,…
- [Products V2](https://thelocavore.in/products-v2/): Products We Love FILTER BY TYPE or REGION Black Baza works with smallholder coffee growers—in BR Hills, the Nilgiris, Palani Hills, and Wayanad—who cultivate coffee in harmony with nature, under…
- [Diya Mathur](https://thelocavore.in/diya-mathur/): Diya Mathur | Events and PR Associate Diya is interested in leading a life filled with curiosity and kindness. She is intrigued by systems and networks of connection, be it…
- [Sharannya Mukherji](https://thelocavore.in/sharannya-mukherji/): Sharannya Mukherji | Social Media Associate Sharannya is a Delhi-based artist who, in no particular order, is a design nerd, an olive oil fiend, and someone who will always plan…
- [Priyal Ranka](https://thelocavore.in/priyal-ranka/): Priyal Ranka | LFC Copywriter Priyal is excited by everything and anything food. Especially how food is a vessel that can hold diverse histories and stories, cultures and knowledge, struggles…
- [Regional Video Editor: Woman Farmer Project](https://thelocavore.in/regional-video-editor-woman-farmer-project/): Work with Us Regional Video Editor: Woman Farmer Project Project: Woman Farmer Project (WFP) Engagement Type: Freelance / Project-based (per region) Location: Remote (regional language familiarity preferred) Duration: June 2026…
- [Jaanvi Saraf](https://thelocavore.in/jaanvi-saraf/): Jaanvi Saraf | Community & Events Lead Based in Delhi, Jaanvi comes from a policy and programs background and has experience building and nurturing communities across government offices, partner networks,…
- [Gia Alvares](https://thelocavore.in/gia-alvares/): Gia Alvares | Partnerships Associate Gia is a writer with a background in Economics and Sociology, drawn to work that centres people, stories, and lived experiences. She enjoys facilitating workshops,…
- [Past Meetups By Month: January 2026](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-january-2026/): LFC Meetups Archive January Our next LFC meetup is all set to happen on the first Sunday of next month! In your neighbourhood, every month—a table, a story, a seat—just for…
- [Past Meetups By Month: December 2025](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-december-2025/): LFC Meetups Archive December 2025 Our next LFC meetup is all set to happen on the first Sunday of next month! In your neighbourhood, every month—a table, a story, a seat—just…
- [Past Meetups by Month November 2025](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-november-2025/): LFC Meetups Archive November Our next LFC meetup is all set to happen on the first Sunday of next month! In your neighbourhood, every month—a table, a story, a seat—just for…
- [Writer-Researcher Fellow: Woman Farmer Project Fellowship](https://thelocavore.in/writer-researcher-fellow-woman-farmer-project-fellowship/): Work with Us Writer-Researcher Fellow: Woman Farmer Project Fellowship Reports to: Projects Editor Location: Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Language: English and at least one regional language spoken in the…
- [Audio-Visual Fellow: Woman Farmer Project Fellowship](https://thelocavore.in/audio-visual-fellow-woman-farmer-project-fellowship/): Work with Us Audio-Visual Fellow: Woman Farmer Project Fellowship Reports to: Projects Editor Location: Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Language: English and at least one regional language spoken in the…
- [Project Lead – Woman Farmer Project](https://thelocavore.in/project-lead-woman-farmer-project/): Work with Us Project Lead – Woman Farmer Project (Upcoming) Reports to: Projects LeadLocation: Mumbai / Remote (with travel)Employment Type: Full TimeDuration: Until December 2026   Role Overview The Locavore…
- [TL Social Media Associate](https://thelocavore.in/tl-social-media-associate/): Work with Us Social Media Associate Role: Social Media AssociateReports to: Digital Media LeadLocation: RemoteEmployment Type: Full-Time   About the Role At The Locavore, we believe food can be a…
- [Events & PR Associate](https://thelocavore.in/events-pr-associate/): Work with Us Events & PR Associate Role: Events & PR AssociateReports to: Marketing LeadLocation: Remote (India-based; travel required for key events)Employment Type: Full-Time   About The Role The Locavore…
- [LFC Copywriter](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-copywriter/): Work with Us Local Food Club Copywriter Role: LFC CopywriterReports to: Projects Editor/Assistant Projects EditorLocation: Remote (India-based)Employment Type: Full-Time About The Local Food Club The Local Food Club (LFC) is…
- [Projects Copywriter](https://thelocavore.in/projects-copywriter/): Work with Us Role: Culinary Research Intern Reports to: Culinary Outreach and Research Associate Location: Remote (based in India) Employment Type: Full Time Internship (3-6 months) At The Locavore, we’re passionate…
- [Meet Your SuperLocavores](https://thelocavore.in/meet-your-superlocavores/): Meet Your SuperLocavores   SuperLocavores are community stewards bringing the Local Food Clubs to life across cities in India.
- [Become a Super Locavore](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-become-a-super-locavore/): Become a Super Locavore Be the person who brings your city together through food, community, and local action! What is a Super Locavore? Super Locavores (SLs) are city-level stewards of…
- [2025 Meetups](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-2025-meetups/): Browse Meetups by Month BROWSE MEETUPS BY LOCATION SIGN UP We would love to hear from you. Share your feedback, leave a testimonial, and tell us what more we could…
- [Longing for Home Food](https://thelocavore.in/longing-for-home-food/): Longing for Home Food
- [Mumbai Koli Project Exhibition: Where the City Meets the Sea](https://thelocavore.in/mumbai-koli-project-exhibition-where-the-city-meets-the-sea/): Where the City Meets the Sea is an exhibition that brings together photographs, stories, recipes, field notes, and fragments of lived experience gathered through the Mumbai Koli Project. Designed as an intimate, walk-through space, it invites visitors to listen, read, and spend time with the people, places, and everyday practices that shape Mumbai’s fishing communities.
- [Workshops](https://thelocavore.in/workshops/): Workshops Thoughtfully designed sessions that blend learning, making, and conversation around food.
- [Discovery](https://thelocavore.in/discovery/): Discovery Curated walks that explore markets, street food, and neighbourhoods through the lens of local food cultures.  
- [Shreya Bansal](https://thelocavore.in/shreya-bansal/): Shreya Bansal | Assistant Projects Editor Shreya is a writer and journalist and her work revolves around climate justice and human rights. She likes to dwell upon language and writing…
- [All Events](https://thelocavore.in/past-events/): All Events
- [Upcoming Events](https://thelocavore.in/upcoming-events/): Events Upcoming Events
- [LFC Events](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-events/): Events Upcoming Events From The Archives
- [Products](https://thelocavore.in/products/): Products We Love FILTER BY TYPE or REGION Black Baza works with smallholder coffee growers—in BR Hills, the Nilgiris, Palani Hills, and Wayanad—who cultivate coffee in harmony with nature, under…
- [Chef on the Road](https://thelocavore.in/chef-on-the-road/): Over a decade of travelling through India’s kitchens, farms, forests, and food memories. Discover the journeys that have played an integral part in shaping ChefTZac and The Locavore—along with upcoming trips you can join! 
- [The Local Food Club Manifesto](https://thelocavore.in/the-local-food-club-manifesto/): The Local Food Club Manifesto by The Locavore is a shared commitment to participate in our local food systems with care, curiosity, and intention.
- [LFC Thiruvananthapuram](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-thiruvananthapuram/): In the city of parottas and pazham pori, LFC Thiruvananthapuram is the new home for all your chaya kada banter. Slow down, trade kappa recipes, and enjoy coastal flavours that no restaurant menu can capture.
- [October 2025: No Scraps Left Behind](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-october/): In October, the Local Food Club took on the theme, 'No Scraps Left Behind', turning peels, stems, odd and ends into seriously good food. Members swapped tricks, cooked with what most people bin, and proved that flavour can often hide in the scraps.  
- [LFC Events & Experiences](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-events-experiences/): From market visits and pop-up dinners to street-food walks and hands-on workshops, the Local Food Club curates experiences that celebrate the depth and diversity of Indian food.
- [September 2025: Know Your Desi Ingredients](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-september/): In September, the Local Food Club explored the theme Know Your Desi Ingredients, a celebration of ingredients native to the Indian subcontinent and the ways they’ve shaped our everyday cooking.
- [Assistant Projects Editor](https://thelocavore.in/assistant-projects-editor/): Work with Us Assistant Projects Editor Reports to: Projects Editor Location: Remote Employment Type: Full Time About The Role The Assistant Projects Editor will support the Projects Editor in shaping,…
- [Projects Social Media Associate](https://thelocavore.in/projects-social-media-associate/): Work with Us Projects Social Media Associate Reports to: Digital Media Lead Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time About The Locavore At The Locavore, we believe that food can be a…
- [Partnerships Associate](https://thelocavore.in/partnerships-associate/): Work with Us Partnerships Associate Reports to: Partnerships Lead Location: Preferably in Mumbai (open to remote) Employment Type: Full Time About The Locavore At The Locavore, we’re committed to building…
- [Graphic Design Intern](https://thelocavore.in/graphic-design-intern/): Work with Us Graphic Design Intern Location: Remote Duration: 4 months (Internship) Reports to: Digital Media Lead About The Locavore The Locavore is a platform committed to transforming the way…
- [Culinary Research Volunteer – Alibaug Community Food Project](https://thelocavore.in/culinary-research-volunteer-alibaug-community-food-project/): Work with Us Culinary Research Volunteer (The Tiny Food Project: Alibag) Location: Alibag / Mumbai Duration: Project-Based, 3 months Reports to: Project Lead Start Date: January 8, 2025 About the…
- [Field Research Volunteer - Alibaug Community Food Project](https://thelocavore.in/field-research-volunteer-alibaug-community-food-project/): Work with Us Field Research Volunteer (The Tiny Food Project: Alibag) Location: Alibag / Mumbai Duration: Project-Based, 3 months Reports to: Project Lead Start Date: January 8, 2025 Positions: 2 About…
- [LFC Recipes](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-recipes/): Oh! The Things We’ve Seen A monthly roundup bringing together the incredible conversations that play out on our Local Food Club WhatsApp groups. 
- [Jahnavi Rudra](https://thelocavore.in/jahnavi-rudra/): Jahnavi Rudra | LFC Community & Events Lead Jahnavi has been drawn to the magic of shared meals and cultural rituals since childhood. A trained designer and researcher, she brings…
- [Priyanka Gohil](https://thelocavore.in/priyanka-gohil/): Priyanka Gohil | LFC Project Lead Priyanka is a dreamer, doer, and community builder who finds joy in creating spaces where people feel seen and celebrated. With a background in…
- [Letters From The Room](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-letters-from-the-room/): Documenting the food, memories, and heirlooms our members share at Local Food Club meetups. 
- [LFC Tamarind Tree School](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-tamarind-tree-school/): Between chikoo orchards and the shoreline, LFC Tamarind Tree, Dahanu brings together those who like to cook slow and savour slower. Homegrown, hand-pounded, and often caught fresh—this is a love letter to land, tide, and everything that tastes better when unrushed.
- [LFC Pune](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-pune/): Old soul, young blood. LFC Pune’s tables brim with banter, bhakarwadi, family recipes, and friendships. Come as you are, leave a little fuller.
- [LFC Navi Mumbai](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-navi-mumbai/): LFC Navi Mumbai breathes life into glass towers. From Vashi’s veggie hauls to shawarma stalls on Palm Beach Road, we gather with dabbas full of flavour and stories to match. Because even this well-planned city knows—the best things happen off-menu.
- [LFC Mumbai](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-mumbai/): At LFC Mumbai, bring your dreams or dabbas, and in a city that never stops, take a pause. Meet Mumbai’s mosaic of dreamers and doers—all at one table.
- [LFC Lucknow](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-lucknow/): In the city of tehzeeb, LFC Lucknow brings more than just kebabs and kormas—we gather to share dum, stories, and second helpings. Bring your best dish, or just your andaaz. There’s always a seat at the daawat.
- [LFC Kolkata](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-kolkata/): Be a part of LFC Kolkata, where stories get a tadka of mustard oil and every bite of roshogolla brings people closer, one Sunday at a time.
- [LFC Kochi](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-kochi/): Spice-slick fingers, monsoon gossip, and fish that tastes like home. LFC Kochi is a flavour ferry through old markets and coastal kitchens. Bring an appetite— and maybe a napkin.
- [LFC Jaipur](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-jaipur/): Khamma Ghani and pass the ghee. LFC Jaipur brings together Rajwadi recipes, tandoor tales, and thalis that know no restraint. From laal maas to ghevar, expect bold flavours, big-hearted hosts, and no such thing as too much.
- [LFC Hyderabad](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-hyderabad/): Where Irani cafés fuel big dreams and the biryani debate never ends. LFC Hyderabad plates up slow-cooked stories, secret spice blends, and a warmth that always feeds you more than you asked for.
- [LFC Gurugram](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-gurugram/): In the land of high-rises and hustle, LFC Gurugram is serving up slow food and sharp opinions. Hyperlocal plates and friendships far from home are welcome, but no spreadsheets allowed!
- [LFC Goa](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-goa/): As the sun sets into the sea, LFC Goa gathers at the table. Meet artists, locals, and wanderers, sharing xitt-codi and a connection that lingers long after the plates are cleared.
- [LFC New Delhi](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-newdelhi/): Big-hearted, fast-talking, always feeding you more. Join us at LFC New Delhi where we gather over samosas and stories—every plate a little louder, every memory a little sweeter.
- [LFC Chennai](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-chennai/): Hot days, hotter meals, the warmest welcomes. At LFC Chennai, filter coffee and first meetings flow easy. Tradition spices the table — and every story finds a seat.
- [LFC Bhubaneswar](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-bhubaneswar/): From temple bites to indigenous kitchen finds, LFC Bhubaneswar blends ancient heritage with homely heat. Come for the pakhala hacks and mustard flavours, stay for the comfort that sticks to your fingers.
- [LFC Bhopal](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-bhopal/): The newest adda in town. LFC Bhopal brews lake breeze, lost recipes, and laughs over lentils. Join us where poha meets jalebi with open arms—second helpings guaranteed.
- [LFC Bengaluru](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-bengaluru/): Mild weather, wild hearts. LFC Bengaluru swaps homemade dosas and tech rants under sunset skies. Easy laughter, shared plates and community await!
- [LFC Ahmedabad](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-ahmedabad/): Ala sambhad! At LFC Ahmedabad, food is never just food. It’s where connections simmer, Sundays are for jalebi-fafda, and chai is served at crowded pols. Bring a dish, pour the chaas, and feast on more than just food.
- [Past Meetups by Month](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month/): Each month, the Local Food Club explores a new theme that helps us dig deeper into food, memory, identity, and place. From seasonal cravings to personal questions, these meetups offer glimpses into what food means to people across the country.
- [LFC August Meetups](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-august/): August’s theme, Friendship & Food, reminded us how deeply food is tied to the bonds we share. At Local Food Club meetups, potlucks became expressions of trust and joy—whether among longtime friends or new companions discovering connection through a shared meal.
- [LFC July Meetups](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-july/): The rains shaped our cravings in July, and Monsoon Foods became a way to honour comfort, seasonality, and the dishes that come alive when the skies open. From pakoras and pathrode to bhutta and warm kheer, the Local Food Club celebrated food that tastes best when it’s pouring outside.
- [LFC June Meetups](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-june/): In June, the Local Food Club turned inward with the theme What Does Local Mean to You?—an invitation to reflect on geography, memory, and belonging through food. Across meetups, people brought dishes with personal meaning and debated the idea of “local” from different corners of India.
- [Past Meetups by Location](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-location/): Discover how the Local Food Club comes alive in every corner of the country—from Bhubaneswar to Kochi, Lucknow to Bhopal. Browse past gatherings city by city, and see how each place adds its own flavour to the LFC table.
- [LFC In the Media](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-lfc-in-the-media/): In The Media Sunday Read: Feast at the Seven Sisters’ May 2026 How Chef Thomas Zacharias is rewriting India’s food story through The Locavore OCTOBER 2025 How to build a…
- [How Can Venues Benefit from Hosting a Local Food Club meetup?](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-how-can-venues-benefit-from-hosting-a-local-food-club-meetup/): How Can Venues Benefit from Hosting a Local Food Club meetup? An LFC meetup in full swing on Sunday 3 August 2025 at the Freedom Tree store in Bengaluru, Indiranagar.…
- [LFC Recipes](https://thelocavore.in/lfc-recipes/)
- [Recipes](https://thelocavore.in/recipes/)
- [How to RSVP for an LFC Meetup](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-how-to-rsvp/): Joining a Local Food Club potluck is simple. Each month, ten days before the meetup, we open RSVPs through a link shared in our newsletter and on all active city WhatsApp groups. Just click the green button in the newsletter, fill out the form with your details and city, and you’re in!  If you’re new, sign up first to become an LFC member and join your city’s WhatsApp group — that’s where RSVP links, updates, and community conversations live. Spots are limited, so filling out the form early increases your chances of securing a place.
- [LFC May Meetups](https://thelocavore.in/past-meetups-by-month-may/): May was the start of something special. Our first gathering saw dozens of Local Food Clubs meeting for the very first time—often among strangers, now bound by food. From shared introductions to heirloom recipes, this month was about showing up and knowing that there's always a seat at the table.
- [Oh! The Things We've Seen](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-oh-the-things-weve-seen/): A monthly roundup bringing together the incredible conversations that play out on our Local Food Club WhatsApp groups. 
- [Market Archives](https://thelocavore.in/market-archives/): Market Archives An effort to document market spaces across India before they disappear entirely.  NOW ON DISPLAY AT SCIENCE GALLERY MARKET ARCHIVES The Wholesale Markets of Cuttack Chef Rachit Kirteeman…
- [Past Meetups](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-pastmeetups/): Explore snapshots from past Local Food Club meetups—where they were held, who hosted them, what we ate, and the moments we shared. From cozy kitchens to buzzing bookstores, here’s how the community’s been gathering around food.
- [LFC: In The Media](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-in-the-media/): In The Media May 2025 Potlucks, supper clubs and food memories: Kolkata’s favourite way to bond? Always over khawa-dawa | Read May 2025 Joanna Lobo rounds up all the biggest news…
- [Culinary Research Intern](https://thelocavore.in/culinary-research-intern/): The Culinary Research Intern at The Locavore is responsible for documenting recipes from across India, ensuring authenticity, accuracy, and creative presentation.
- [Delhi](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-delhi/): LOCAL CHAPTERS Delhi An archive of our past meetups. View all here. Sign up here. If you want to learn more about how it works, click here.
- [Content Guidelines](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-content-guidelines/): CONTENT GUIDELINES Dear Locavore, Thank you for stepping in to document the magic of your Local Food Club. The photos, videos, and stories you capture will help us celebrate local…
- [Find Your City](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-findyourlfc/): In your neighbourhood, every month—a table, a story, a seat—just for you. ⟟ Chimanlal Girdharlal Road Ala sambhad! At LFC Ahmedabad, food is never just food. It’s where connections simmer,…
- [Meetup Guidelines](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-potluck-guidelines/): MEETUP GUIDELINES   The Local Food Club (LFC) is a nation-wide, community-led initiative facilitated by The Locavore. Our attempt is to create meaningful change in our local food systems by…
- [Know Your Desi Ingredients](https://thelocavore.in/know-your-desi-ingredients/): ‘Know Your Desi Ingredients’ is an evolving, ever-expanding repository of knowledge about ingredients that are native to the Indian subcontinent and have been adapted into the mainstream culinary narratives of people, places, and cultures.
- [Kickstart a Local Food Club](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-kickstartinyourorganisation/): Want to start a Local Food Club at your school, university, or workplace? We’d love to help you bring people together over food and create a meaningful space within your organisation.
- [Offer Your Venue | Local Food Club](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-offeryourvenue/): Have a space that could host a potluck? Partner with us to offer your café, bookstore, studio, or home for a Local Food Club gathering—and help build a joyful, inclusive food community in your city.
- [Community Guidelines](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-community-guidelines/): COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Started by The Locavore, the Local Food Club (LFC) is a nation-wide initiative where people come together once a month to share meals, swap stories, and celebrate the rich,…
- [How It Works](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-how-it-works/): Here’s how it works: once a month, Local Food Club (LFC) members in cities across India come together for a potluck. Each meetup is free, open to all, and lightly structured — so whether you bring a dish, a memory, or just yourself, there’s always space for you.  Between gatherings, members stay connected through city-based WhatsApp groups — sharing recipes, seasonal finds, market tips, and food stories. That’s how the community grows: simple, welcoming, and rooted in local food.
- [Get Involved](https://thelocavore.in/localfoodclub-get-involved/): GET INVOLVED The Local Food Club (LFC) is a nation-wide, community-led initiative facilitated by The Locavore. Our attempt is to create meaningful change in our local food systems by nurturing…


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