Know Your Desi Ingredients Kalimpong cheese The Locavore TeamMarch 16, 2026 First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.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 Radhuni The Locavore TeamJanuary 16, 2026 Radhuni is a fragrant spice that is said to be the fruit of its crop and not the seeds. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Rhododendron The Locavore TeamJanuary 8, 2026 Native to the Himalayas, the rhododendron is a flower found in many colours and is long used by mountain communities in food and drink. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Chhena The Locavore TeamDecember 17, 2025 A fresh and crumbly acid-set cheese, chenna is frequently sold in markets and sweet shops in eastern India.View Post
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 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 Mustard leaves The Locavore TeamNovember 19, 2025 A hardy winter ingredient used in delicacies that brings warmth to many.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Bandel Cheese The Locavore TeamNovember 19, 2025 The salty-smoky crumbly Bandel cheese’s origins can be traced back to the time the Portuguese settled in Bengal. 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