Logo
  • Stories
    • Features
      • Books on Food
      • Culture
      • Personal Essay
      • From the Fields
      • The Locavore Champions
      • The Locavore Guides
      • Community
        • Everyday Locavores
        • Kitchen Hand-Me-Downs: An Evolving Collection
        • Food Memories
        • Inside My Kitchen
        • Market Archives
  • Partners
    • Producers
    • Organisations
  • Cooking
    • Recipes
      • Soups
      • Salads
      • Snacks and Appetisers
      • Millet Recipes
      • Breakfast
      • Beverages
      • Main Course
      • Pickles and Chutneys
      • Desserts and Mithai
    • Know Your Desi Ingredients
  • Projects
    • Ongoing Projects
      • Woman Farmer Project (2026)
      • Feeding the Future Project
      • Local Food Club
      • Mumbai Koli Project
      • The Tiny Food Project: Alibag
      • ‘Longing for Home Food’ Project
    • Past Projects
      • Serendipity Arts Festival ‘25
      • Millet Revival Project
      • Serendipity Arts Festival
      • Worli Koliwada Project
      • Wild Food Project | Palghar, Maharashtra
      • Freedom From Hunger: A Collaborative Fundraising Project
  • Events
    • Meetups
    • Beyond the Plate
    • Workshops
    • Experiences
    • Festivals
    • Talks
    • Discovery
    • Chef on the Road
  • Local Food Club
    • Sign up
    • How It Works
    • Our Vision
    • Get Involved
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Meet The Team
    • In The Media
    • Contribute
    • Say Hello
    • Work with Us
  • Newsletters
  • Stories
    • Features
      • Books on Food
      • Culture
      • Personal Essay
      • From the Fields
      • The Locavore Champions
      • The Locavore Guides
      • Community
        • Everyday Locavores
        • Kitchen Hand-Me-Downs: An Evolving Collection
        • Food Memories
        • Inside My Kitchen
        • Market Archives
  • Partners
    • Producers
    • Organisations
  • Cooking
    • Recipes
      • Soups
      • Salads
      • Snacks and Appetisers
      • Millet Recipes
      • Breakfast
      • Beverages
      • Main Course
      • Pickles and Chutneys
      • Desserts and Mithai
    • Know Your Desi Ingredients
  • Projects
    • Ongoing Projects
      • Woman Farmer Project (2026)
      • Feeding the Future Project
      • Local Food Club
      • Mumbai Koli Project
      • The Tiny Food Project: Alibag
      • ‘Longing for Home Food’ Project
    • Past Projects
      • Serendipity Arts Festival ‘25
      • Millet Revival Project
      • Serendipity Arts Festival
      • Worli Koliwada Project
      • Wild Food Project | Palghar, Maharashtra
      • Freedom From Hunger: A Collaborative Fundraising Project
  • Events
    • Meetups
    • Beyond the Plate
    • Workshops
    • Experiences
    • Festivals
    • Talks
    • Discovery
    • Chef on the Road
  • Local Food Club
    • Sign up
    • How It Works
    • Our Vision
    • Get Involved
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Meet The Team
    • In The Media
    • Contribute
    • Say Hello
    • Work with Us
  • Newsletters

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Posts by tag

May Ingredients

28 posts
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya

  • September 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
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.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Fiddlehead Fern

  • August 7, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Shevla / Dragon Stalk Yam

  • July 21, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Often recognised by its unique fibrous stalk, Dragon Stalk Yam offers an earthy, meaty flavour.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Khirni

  • July 14, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Hidden in plain sight, these sweet, golden-hued berries are a cherished taste of summer, defined by their creamy texture and rich flavour.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Java Apple

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its crisp bite and subtle sweetness, this tropical fruit adds a refreshing crunch to salads, chutneys, and summertime sips.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Guar Phalli

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Phalsa

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
This tangy, nutritious summer berry is refreshing and full of flavour.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Tadgola ( Ice Apple )

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its jelly-like flesh and delicate sweetness, this cooling palm fruit offers respite in the peak of summer.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Sawtooth Coriander

  • June 6, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
This bold, aromatic herb is used as a seasoning or as a garnish across a range of cuisines.
View Post
  • Know Your Desi Ingredients

Indian Blackberry

  • June 3, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its sweet-and tart-pulp, Indian blackberry—or jamun—is often associated with memories of summer.
View Post

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 Next
Logo

The Locavore is a platform committed to creating enduring impact through food.

Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X Youtube
  • About
  • In The Media
  • Work With Us
  • Contact
  • Newsletters
  • Contribute
  • Lorem Ipsum
  • Lorem Ipsum
  • Lorem Ipsum