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Karonda / Bengal Currant

  • July 14, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.
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Guar Phalli

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.
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Phalsa

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
This tangy, nutritious summer berry is refreshing and full of flavour.
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Indian Blackberry

  • June 3, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its sweet-and tart-pulp, Indian blackberry—or jamun—is often associated with memories of summer.
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Wood Apple

  • May 29, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Bringing relief in the summer, wood apple not only sweetens cooling drinks but is also packed with nutrients.
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Jackfruit

  • May 29, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree-borne fruit—meaty when raw, sweet when ripe, and used from root to seed in a variety of dishes.
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Kafal

  • May 15, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Wild, sweet-tart berries from the Himalayan forests are a thing of short-lived joy.
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Squash/ Pumpkin Blossom

  • May 6, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Often overlooked as mere flowers, squash blossoms are edible and lend a delicate, sweet essence to several culinary creations.
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Lady’s Finger

  • April 23, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
A summer favourite for many, Lady's Finger sparkles in crispy stir-fries, delicious sabzis and savoury stuffed dishes.
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Elephant Foot Yam

  • April 21, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Thriving in India’s tropical climates, this tuber is enjoyed in hearty sabzis, creamy mashes and stir fries.
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