Know Your Desi Ingredients Turkey Berry October 20, 2025The Locavore Team Often resembling tiny green peas, Turkey Berries are bitter yet earthy, adding depth to curries, stews, and chutneys.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 Mullankaima Rice August 20, 2025The Locavore Team This heritage rice from Wayanad, Kerala, lends itself beautifully to biryanis, payasams, and appams. 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 Shevla / Dragon Stalk Yam July 21, 2025The Locavore Team Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Khirni July 14, 2025The Locavore Team Hidden in plain sight, these sweet, golden-hued berries are a cherished taste of summer, defined by their creamy texture and rich flavour.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Karonda / Bengal Currant July 14, 2025The Locavore Team A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Java Apple July 1, 2025The Locavore Team Known for its crisp bite and subtle sweetness, this tropical fruit adds a refreshing crunch to salads, chutneys, and summertime sips.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Tadgola ( Ice Apple ) July 1, 2025The Locavore Team Known for its jelly-like flesh and delicate sweetness, this cooling palm fruit offers respite in the peak of summer. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Sawtooth Coriander June 6, 2025The Locavore Team This bold, aromatic herb is used as a seasoning or as a garnish across a range of cuisines.View Post