Tamil Nadu state - The Locavore

Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya

Often mistaken for a large cucumber, Dosakaya delivers a unique mild tang and crisp texture, making it a staple in South Indian curries and stews.

A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.

Known for its crisp bite and subtle sweetness, this tropical fruit adds a refreshing crunch to salads, chutneys, and summertime sips.

Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.

Known for its jelly-like flesh and delicate sweetness, this cooling palm fruit offers respite in the peak of summer.

Bursting with a sweet-tangy flavour, this tropical fruit can be enjoyed raw, pickled, or juiced.

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.

Often mistaken for a tiny cucumber, tendli delivers a crisp, tangy bite to curries and stir-fries.