March Ingredients - The Locavore

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Bottle Gourd

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March 22, 2026

This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.

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Jujube

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March 22, 2026

Known for its crisp, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, Indian jujube, or ber, can be eaten in several ways.

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Gum Berry

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March 16, 2026

Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young.

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Turnip

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January 29, 2026

Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.

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Rhododendron

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January 8, 2026

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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Fish mint

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December 17, 2025

A herb with an earthy, slightly fishy aroma, fish mint is widely used in Northeast Indian cooking.

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Mooli

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December 17, 2025

Mooli is a winter vegetable that makes for a fresh, flavourful filling for paranthas.

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Pomelo

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November 28, 2025

Pomelo is known to be the biggest among the citruses, with well defined tart, fleshy pulp which can be enjoyed as a sweet or savoury treat.

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Kaji Nemu

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November 19, 2025

A fragrant, seedless Assamese lemon, Kaji Nemu boasts of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag

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Mustard leaves

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November 19, 2025

A hardy winter ingredient used in delicacies that brings warmth to many.

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