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Dalle Khursani

  • May 27, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
This round, fiery GI-tagged chilli is commonly found across Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong.
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Alibaug white onion

  • May 27, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
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Mahua

  • May 19, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India.
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Cashew

  • April 23, 2026
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A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.
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Bottle Gourd

  • March 22, 2026
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This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.
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Jujube

  • March 22, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its crisp, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, Indian jujube, or ber, can be eaten in several ways.
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Plantain

  • March 22, 2026
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A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.
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Kalimpong cheese

  • March 16, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.
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Gum Berry

  • March 16, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young.
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Indian dill

  • March 16, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
Dill is a herb used fresh, in pickles, salads, and various Indian regional dishes.
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