Know Your Desi Ingredients Water celery February 17, 2026The Locavore Team A wild, fragrant, leafy vegetable, Jatira is foraged and available in the local markets of Meghalaya. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Ridge Gourd September 23, 2025The Locavore Team Ridge gourd, with its mild and slightly sweet flavour, elevates comforting curries, hearty stews, and simple stir-fries.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Moringa September 3, 2025The Locavore Team Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Chikoo September 3, 2025The Locavore Team With its unique malty sweetness and soft, grainy texture, chikoo makes for a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya September 1, 2025The 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.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Pointed Gourd August 7, 2025The 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.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Rugda Mushroom August 7, 2025The Locavore Team A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Fiddlehead Fern August 7, 2025The Locavore Team With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles View Post
Stories Know Your Desi Ingredients Date Palm August 7, 2025The Locavore Team These succulent, often reddish-yellow fruits, offer a delightful crunch and a subtly sweet-and-tart taste.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Brinjal July 21, 2025The 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.View Post