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Ponkh

The Locavore Team
January 16, 2026

Ponkh is a tender green variety of sorghum, harvested early in winter and roasted over fires.

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Wild Sumac

The Locavore Team
January 16, 2026

Found seasonally in North-East India, Wild sumac is one of the many varieties of the sour-tasting sumac berries.

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Axone

The Locavore Team
January 16, 2026

While Axone is often misunderstood as a “funky-smelling” ingredient, it is full of flavour which brings comfort to many.

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Fish mint

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

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

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Sesame seed oil

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

Sesame oil is known for its warm, nutty aroma and subtle bitterness.

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Mooli

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

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

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Pomegranate

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

The pomegranate is sweet-tart fruit with vibrant, red jewel-like seeds.

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Pomelo

The Locavore Team
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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Kaipuli

The Locavore Team
November 28, 2025

Found in abundance on coffee estates in the Kodagu region, Kaipuli, or bitter oranges, are often used to make jams and chutneys.

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Kalonji

The Locavore Team
November 28, 2025

Kalonji arrived in eastern India in the 13th century and swiftly became a household staple.

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