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Mulberry

  • August 26, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Also known as King’s Berries, mulberries are delicate, tart summer staples.
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Nettle

  • August 19, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
While nettle leaves are known to fiercely sting, they are prized for their nourishing and medicinal properties.
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Bay leaf

  • July 8, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Added whole and removed just before serving, this leaf adds a subtle woody fragrance to dishes.
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Raw Mango/ Kairi

  • June 19, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
With a green waxy peel and tart, tangy flesh, this versatile fruit signals the start of a new farming year.
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Mahua

  • May 19, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India.
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Indian dill

  • March 16, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Dill is a herb used fresh, in pickles, salads, and various Indian regional dishes.
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Wild Sumac

  • January 16, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Found seasonally in North-East India, Wild sumac is one of the many varieties of the sour-tasting sumac berries.
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Rhododendron

  • January 8, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Native to the Himalayas, the rhododendron is a flower found in many colours and is long used by mountain communities in food and drink.
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Sesame seed oil

  • December 17, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Sesame oil is known for its warm, nutty aroma and subtle bitterness.
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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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