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June Ingredients

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Water celery

  • February 17, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
A wild, fragrant, leafy vegetable, Jatira is foraged and available in the local markets of Meghalaya.
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Ridge Gourd

  • September 23, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Ridge gourd, with its mild and slightly sweet flavour, elevates comforting curries, hearty stews, and simple stir-fries.
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Moringa

  • September 3, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.
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Chikoo

  • September 3, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
With its unique malty sweetness and soft, grainy texture, chikoo makes for a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya

  • September 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
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.
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Pointed Gourd

  • August 7, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Monikered the "King of Gourds" in eastern India, parwal offers a tender, slightly sweet flavour that shines in curries and dry vegetable preparations.
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Rugda Mushroom

  • August 7, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.
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Fiddlehead Fern

  • August 7, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
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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Date Palm

  • August 7, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
These succulent, often reddish-yellow fruits, offer a delightful crunch and a subtly sweet-and-tart taste.
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Brinjal

  • July 21, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its silky texture and ability to soak up bold spices, this versatile vegetable stars in dishes spanning smoky bhartas to hearty curries.
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