Himachal Pradesh state - The Locavore

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Hooker Chives

The Locavore Team
November 19, 2025

The lesser known, often confused and equally tasty cousin of spring onions!

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Chayote

The Locavore Team
October 20, 2025

Chayote is a crisp, mild-flavoured gourd that thrives in tropical climates and is widely used in stir-fries, curries, and salads.

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Rugda Mushroom

The Locavore Team
August 7, 2025

A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.

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Fiddlehead Fern

The Locavore Team
August 7, 2025

With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles

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Jackfruit

The Locavore Team
May 29, 2025

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

The Locavore Team
May 15, 2025

Wild, sweet-tart berries from the Himalayan forests are a thing of short-lived joy.

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