Know Your Desi Ingredients Water celery The Locavore TeamFebruary 17, 2026 A wild, fragrant, leafy vegetable, Jatira is foraged and available in the local markets of Meghalaya. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Kaipuli The Locavore TeamNovember 28, 2025 Found in abundance on coffee estates in the Kodagu region, Kaipuli, or bitter oranges, are often used to make jams and chutneys.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Ridge Gourd The Locavore TeamSeptember 23, 2025 Ridge gourd, with its mild and slightly sweet flavour, elevates comforting curries, hearty stews, and simple stir-fries.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Moringa The Locavore TeamSeptember 3, 2025 Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Chikoo The Locavore TeamSeptember 3, 2025 With its unique malty sweetness and soft, grainy texture, chikoo makes for a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya The Locavore TeamSeptember 1, 2025 Often mistaken for a large cucumber, Dosakaya delivers a unique mild tang and crisp texture, making it a staple in South Indian curries and stews.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Pointed Gourd The Locavore TeamAugust 7, 2025 Monikered the "King of Gourds" in eastern India, parwal offers a tender, slightly sweet flavour that shines in curries and dry vegetable preparations.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Rugda Mushroom The Locavore TeamAugust 7, 2025 A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Fiddlehead Fern The Locavore TeamAugust 7, 2025 With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles View Post
Stories Know Your Desi Ingredients Date Palm The Locavore TeamAugust 7, 2025 These succulent, often reddish-yellow fruits, offer a delightful crunch and a subtly sweet-and-tart taste.View Post