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Moringa

  • September 3, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Usually recognised by their slender pods, drumsticks offer a slightly pungent, earthy flavour, perfect for enhancing lentil stews and curries.
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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.
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Pointed Gourd

  • August 7, 2025
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Monikered the "King of Gourds" in eastern India, parwal offers a tender, slightly sweet flavour that shines in curries and dry vegetable preparations.
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Rugda Mushroom

  • August 7, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
A monsoon marvel from India's tropical forests, this wild mushroom is known for its meaty texture.
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Fiddlehead Fern

  • August 7, 2025
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With its coiled shape and tender, slightly nutty flavour, fiddlehead fern is a particularly prized ingredient in stir-fries and pickles
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Brinjal

  • July 21, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
Known for its silky texture and ability to soak up bold spices, this versatile vegetable stars in dishes spanning smoky bhartas to hearty curries.
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Gucchi Mushroom

  • July 21, 2025
  • The Locavore Team
This wild Himalayan fungus lends umami richness to pulaos, curries, and gourmet dishes too.
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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.
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Bamboo Shoots

  • July 21, 2025
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A monsoon delicacy in India, these tender shoots are eaten fresh, fermented, or dried.
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Spine Gourd

  • July 14, 2025
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This monsoon vegetable might appear prickly, but offers a tender bite, often enjoyed in curries and stir-fries for its mild flavour.
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