Know Your Desi Ingredients Rakthashali Rice The Locavore TeamFebruary 17, 2026 Rakthashali is a non-glutinous red rice variety from Kerala, often used to prepare Kanji. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Koinar flower The Locavore TeamFebruary 17, 2026 Unlike many edible flowers, Koinar is not used as a garnish but as a side dish to meals. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Kohlrabi The Locavore TeamJanuary 29, 2026 Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Turnip The Locavore TeamJanuary 29, 2026 Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Ponkh The Locavore TeamJanuary 16, 2026 Ponkh is a tender green variety of sorghum, harvested early in winter and roasted over fires.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Breadfruit The Locavore TeamDecember 17, 2025 Popularly eaten as a vegetable, breadfruit can be enjoyed as a sweet fragrant fruit, once ripe. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Pomelo The Locavore TeamNovember 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. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Chayote The Locavore TeamOctober 20, 2025 Chayote is a crisp, mild-flavoured gourd that thrives in tropical climates and is widely used in stir-fries, curries, and salads.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Elephant Apple The Locavore TeamOctober 20, 2025 With its distinctive sour tang, this versatile fruit adds zest to curries, chutneys, and traditional preserves.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Turkey Berry The Locavore TeamOctober 20, 2025 Often resembling tiny green peas, Turkey Berries are bitter yet earthy, adding depth to curries, stews, and chutneys.View Post