Know Your Desi Ingredients Dalle Khursani May 27, 2026The Locavore Team This round, fiery GI-tagged chilli is commonly found across Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Alibaug white onion May 27, 2026The Locavore Team This mildly pungent onion is grown in the coastal soils of Maharashtra’s Raigad district. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Mahua May 19, 2026The Locavore Team The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Cashew April 23, 2026The Locavore Team A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Bottle Gourd March 22, 2026The Locavore Team This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Jujube March 22, 2026The Locavore Team Known for its crisp, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, Indian jujube, or ber, can be eaten in several ways. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Plantain March 22, 2026The Locavore Team A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Kalimpong cheese March 16, 2026The Locavore Team First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Gum Berry March 16, 2026The Locavore Team Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Indian dill March 16, 2026The Locavore Team Dill is a herb used fresh, in pickles, salads, and various Indian regional dishes.View Post