Know Your Desi Ingredients Chaunsa Mango July 7, 2026The Locavore Team Known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and almost buttery texture, Chaunsa is a crowd favourite.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Mahua May 19, 2026The Locavore Team The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Apple Gourd April 22, 2026The Locavore Team A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Plantain March 22, 2026The Locavore Team A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Turnip January 29, 2026The Locavore Team Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Chhena December 17, 2025The Locavore Team A fresh and crumbly acid-set cheese, chenna is frequently sold in markets and sweet shops in eastern India.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Pomelo November 28, 2025The Locavore Team 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. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Elephant Apple October 20, 2025The Locavore Team With its distinctive sour tang, this versatile fruit adds zest to curries, chutneys, and traditional preserves.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Khirni July 14, 2025The Locavore Team Hidden in plain sight, these sweet, golden-hued berries are a cherished taste of summer, defined by their creamy texture and rich flavour.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Karonda / Bengal Currant July 14, 2025The Locavore Team A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.View Post