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 Bottle Gourd March 22, 2026The Locavore Team This gourd has long sustained communities while shaping cultural traditions and rituals.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 Axone January 16, 2026The Locavore Team While Axone is often misunderstood as a “funky-smelling” ingredient, it is full of flavour which brings comfort to many. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Stony Ambemohar Rice December 22, 2025The Locavore Team Valued for its floral aroma, soft texture, and traditional associations with strength and recovery, Stony Ambemohar rice is a traditional variety from the Sahyadri range in Maharashtra. View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Elephant Apple October 20, 2025The Locavore Team With its distinctive sour tang, this versatile fruit adds zest to curries, chutneys, and traditional preserves.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Turkey Berry October 20, 2025The Locavore Team Often resembling tiny green peas, Turkey Berries are bitter yet earthy, adding depth to curries, stews, and chutneys.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Bathua October 20, 2025The Locavore Team Bathua is a nutrient-rich leafy green, commonly used in Indian winter dishes like saag, parathas, and soups.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Ridge Gourd September 23, 2025The Locavore Team Ridge gourd, with its mild and slightly sweet flavour, elevates comforting curries, hearty stews, and simple stir-fries.View Post
Know Your Desi Ingredients Snake Gourd September 3, 2025The Locavore Team Recognised by its elongated, slender form, snake gourd offers a subtly bitter crunch, ideal for stews, stir-fries, and even as an addition to salads.View Post