At its heart, The Locavore is a dynamic platform championing Doing Good Through Food across India.
LABOUR STORIES
May 1 is celebrated as Labour day internationally. At The Locavore, we are recognising what it stands for by sharing stories at the intersection of food and labour through the month.
JOIN THE LOCAL FOOD CLUB
Our new initiative brings local food gatherings across India
A nation-wide initiative by The Locavore, in collaboration with Rainmatter Foundation, that brings people together across India to celebrate regional flavours, share meals, and build community around food. Join us once a month to make friends, tell stories, and take action together for a more sustainable future.
MEET OUR PRODUCER PARTNERS
At The Locavore, we champion exceptional local produce by highlighting producers and farmers whose work we believe in, and telling their stories with honesty and nuance.
MEET OUR Organisation PARTNERS
Discover organisations across India that are committed to doing good through food. From combating hunger and addressing food waste, to working on gender equity and farmer sovereignty, each of our partners addresses critical issues that plague the food system.
know your desi ingredients
‘Know Your Desi Ingredients’ is an evolving, ever-expanding repository of knowledge about ingredients that are native to the Indian subcontinent and have been adapted into the mainstream culinary narratives of people, places, and cultures.
MILLET REVIVAL PROJECT
The Millet Revival Project, a collaboration between The Locavore and Rainmatter Foundation aims to reinvigorate India’s relationship with millets, combining in-depth research, community engagement, and impactful storytelling to highlight the grain’s health and ecological benefits.
KNOW YOUR MILLETS
Why are millets being called the superfood of the future? How can you incorporate proso or bajra into your meals in delicious ways? Discover recipes, stories, trivia, and so much more about these ancient, climate-resilient grains in our Know Your Millets section.
Spending Sowing Day with Elubai and Govind Bhaiyya
LAXMINARAYAN DEVDA
Elubai and Govind Bhaiyya,a farmer couple from Devasiya village in Madhya Pradesh,talk to Laxminarayan Devda about preparing for the Kharif sowing season, why they practise chemical-free farming, and how more farmers in the region can be encouraged to plant jowar.
RECIPES FROM THE LOCAVORE
What kind of recipes do you love most? At The Locavore, we savour recipes that celebrate the heritage and culture of different regions and communities across the Indian subcontinent, and ones that use local and seasonal ingredients imaginatively. Oh, and recipes that are paired with delicious stories” those are our favourite kinds!
Saffron Sandesh
Chutagi, A Hearty Ladakhi Stew
Jolada Kadabu (Jowar Dumplings with Wild Edible Greens)
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
These stories have been sourced from a growing network of passionate Locavores. Join us as we gather diverse stories, wade through local markets and farms, experiment with flavours, have conversations with experts from across fields, and get our hands dirty.
This Sunday Market in Alibaug Thrives in the Monsoon
In Meghalaya’s Khweng, Dial Muktieh Remembers Foraging at Dusk
In Ahmedabad, a Kitchen on Wheels Builds Solidarity
WILD FOODS
The Wild Food Festival was back for its 6th edition on 1 September, 2024! Here are some stories we’ve covered on the rich landscape of foraged foods within India.
We’re always looking for lesser known recipes from across India, and the stories that inspire them. If you’d like to share a recipe that offers a glimpse into the culinary heritage of a specific community or culture, especially ones that are under-represented, we would love to hear from you.
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