Know Your Desi Ingredients Black Soybean The Locavore TeamDecember 10, 2025 Black soybeans are a lesser-known variety, yet a local favourite in the hilly areas of India.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Kaipuli The Locavore TeamNovember 28, 2025 Found in abundance on coffee estates in the Kodagu region, Kaipuli, or bitter oranges, are often used to make jams and chutneys.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Kalonji The Locavore TeamNovember 28, 2025 Kalonji arrived in eastern India in the 13th century and swiftly became a household staple.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Pointed Gourd The Locavore TeamAugust 7, 2025 Monikered the "King of Gourds" in eastern India, parwal offers a tender, slightly sweet flavour that shines in curries and dry vegetable preparations.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Rugda Mushroom The Locavore TeamAugust 7, 2025 A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Brinjal The Locavore TeamJuly 21, 2025 Known for its silky texture and ability to soak up bold spices, this versatile vegetable stars in dishes spanning smoky bhartas to hearty curries.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Gucchi Mushroom The Locavore TeamJuly 21, 2025 This wild Himalayan fungus lends umami richness to pulaos, curries, and gourmet dishes too.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Indian Blackberry The Locavore TeamJune 3, 2025 Known for its sweet-and tart-pulp, Indian blackberry—or jamun—is often associated with memories of summer.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Wood Apple The Locavore TeamMay 29, 2025 Bringing relief in the summer, wood apple not only sweetens cooling drinks but is also packed with nutrients.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Jackfruit The Locavore TeamMay 29, 2025 Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree-borne fruit—meaty when raw, sweet when ripe, and used from root to seed in a variety of dishes.View Post