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Hog Plum

The Locavore Team
July 7, 2026

This sweet-and-sour fruit can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled.

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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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Mahua

The Locavore Team
May 19, 2026

The sweet edible flowers of the Mahua tree are highly valued among the Adivasi communities of central India.

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Cashew

The Locavore Team
April 23, 2026

A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.

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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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Koinar flower

The Locavore Team
February 17, 2026

Unlike many edible flowers, Koinar is not used as a garnish but as a side dish to meals.

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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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Ponkh

The Locavore Team
January 16, 2026

Ponkh is a tender green variety of sorghum, harvested early in winter and roasted over fires.

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