India, July 5 -- Strap/intro: There's a new citrus powerhouse in town. Haryana's Sirsa kinnow has officially secured its Geographical Indication (GI) tag (GI No. 1101, Certificate No. 767, under Class 31), marking a historic milestone as Haryana's very first standalone agricultural product to win this exclusive origin status. Chef's corner With its intense sweetness and sharp acidity, top chefs are pushing the Sirsa Kinnow far past the breakfast juice glass. Chef Nishant Choubey has a lot to say. "I'm delighted that Haryana's kinnow has received a GI tag and is finally getting the recognition it deserves.Unlike a regular orange, Haryana kinnow has multiple layers of flavour that make it incredibly versatile in the kitchen. It has a bright citrus acidity that instantly freshens rich dishes, balanced by a natural honeyed sweetness that never becomes cloying. I incorporating it into creations like a kinnow ceviche with leche de tigre, charred pumpkin, jamun and caramelised kinnow chaat with peanuts, mushroom galouti with kinnow salsa or even a millet khichri with kinnow pickle and ghee. Bright acidity, natural sweetness and fragrant zest can elevate almost any dish." Chef Tarun Sibal said, "Haryana kinnow is one of my favourite citrus fruits in the country. It has a flavour profile that's unlike oranges, tangerines or any imported citrus-its distinctive taste and rich, juicy consistency make it ideal for both food and cocktails. One of my favourite ways to use it is in a Paloma. Traditionally made with grapefruit juice, I swap in Haryana kinnow and add a touch of mosambi. The result is a refreshing drink with a uniquely Indian twist, transforming an international classic into something that feels distinctly local."...