by Madhu Savara | Jun 2, 2026 | Kitchen Blog, Himalayan Food
Author’s Note Hello, I’m Madhu Savara from Spoonful of Stories. I’ve always believed that every ingredient carries a story from the land it comes from, and pahadi garlic has one of the most inspiring tales. Growing up with a deep love for Himalayan traditions...
by Madhu Savara | Jun 2, 2026 | Kitchen Blog, Super Foods
Why Lasura Deserves Our Attention Today In the bustling villages of rural India, where the scorching summer sun beats down on dry fields, an unassuming tree has quietly stood for generations. Its branches droop with clusters of yellowish-green fruits that turn...
by Madhu Savara | Jun 1, 2026 | Kitchen Blog, potato
Note This article is Part 2 of our three-part series on the Future of Potato Farming. In Part 1, we explored how climate change, storage challenges, fry colour issues, dry matter fluctuations, and quality deterioration are creating a hidden crisis across the potato...
by Madhu Savara | May 31, 2026 | Kitchen Blog, Spices
In this definitive guide on the forgotten royal spices of India, we explore the luxurious world of saffron (kesar), mace (javitri), star anise (chakra phool), and long pepper (pippali). These Indian royal spices and Ayurvedic spices have shaped Mughal cuisine,...
by Madhu Savara | May 30, 2026 | Kitchen Blog, potato
The Future of Potato Farming (Part 1) The Hidden Quality Crisis Reshaping the Global Potato Industry. Subject Orientation For decades, potato farming success was measured largely by one number: yield. If production increased, farmers celebrated, traders were...
