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Plantain

  • March 22, 2026
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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

  • February 17, 2026
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Rakthashali is a non-glutinous red rice variety from Kerala, often used to prepare Kanji.
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Kohlrabi

  • January 29, 2026
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Used in regional Indian cooking and fermented preparations, Kohlrabi is an oft-overlooked winter vegetable.
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Turnip

  • January 29, 2026
  • The Locavore Team
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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Chhena

  • December 17, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
A fresh and crumbly acid-set cheese, chenna is frequently sold in markets and sweet shops in eastern India.
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Srikakulam Sannulu Rice

  • December 10, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Srikakulam Sannulu is a fragrant, Indica rice from coastal Andhra Pradesh, popularised by its use in Ugadi celebrations.
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Hooker Chives

  • November 19, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
The lesser known, often confused and equally tasty cousin of spring onions!
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Mullankaima Rice

  • August 20, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
This heritage rice from Wayanad, Kerala, lends itself beautifully to biryanis, payasams, and appams.
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Guar Phalli

  • July 1, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Packed with fibre, cluster beans can easily become comfort food when cooked with flavour and patience.
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Kafal

  • May 15, 2025
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Wild, sweet-tart berries from the Himalayan forests are a thing of short-lived joy.
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