Know Your Desi Ingredients Apple Gourd April 22, 2026The Locavore Team A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Gum Berry March 16, 2026The Locavore Team Known for its unique sticky-sweet pulp, gum berry or Lasora is often eaten raw and usually pickled when young. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Turnip January 29, 2026The Locavore Team 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 January 16, 2026The Locavore Team Ponkh is a tender green variety of sorghum, harvested early in winter and roasted over fires.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Madras Cucumber/ Dosakaya September 1, 2025The 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 Khirni July 14, 2025The 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 Karonda / Bengal Currant July 14, 2025The Locavore Team A berry with a sharp tang, Karonda is used in pickles, condiments, sherbets, and even as beedi-rolling paper.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Guar Phalli July 1, 2025The 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, 2025The Locavore Team This tangy, nutritious summer berry is refreshing and full of flavour.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Cape Gooseberry April 22, 2025The Locavore Team Hidden in delicate husks, these bright yellow berries make an appearance every winter.View Post