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Gular

The Locavore Team
June 19, 2026

Commonly found growing in clusters along the road, these fruits are abundant but often neglected.

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Nakima

The Locavore Team
June 19, 2026

Fleeting blooms of the hills, these flowers are eagerly awaited each year.

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Sugarcane

The Locavore Team
May 27, 2026

Known for its sweet, refreshing juice, this fibrous stalk is a tropical summer staple.

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Plantain

The Locavore Team
March 22, 2026

A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.

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Rakthashali Rice

The Locavore Team
February 17, 2026

Rakthashali is a non-glutinous red rice variety from Kerala, often used to prepare Kanji.

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Kohlrabi

The Locavore Team
January 29, 2026

Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.

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Turnip

The Locavore Team
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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Chhena

The Locavore Team
December 17, 2025

A fresh and crumbly acid-set cheese, chenna is frequently sold in markets and sweet shops in eastern India.

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Srikakulam Sannulu Rice

The Locavore Team
December 10, 2025

Srikakulam Sannulu is a fragrant, Indica rice from coastal Andhra Pradesh, popularised by its use in Ugadi celebrations.

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Hooker Chives

The Locavore Team
November 19, 2025

The lesser known, often confused and equally tasty cousin of spring onions!

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