Turmeric has always held an important place in Indian kitchens. From everyday sabzi and dal to traditional recipes, haldi is one of those spices that rarely stays out of the masala box for long. But not all turmeric varieties are the same. Among the varieties attracting attention today is Lakadong turmeric, a variety associated with Meghalaya and known for its naturally rich colour and...

Walk into an Indian kitchen and you will find ingredients that have been part of everyday cooking for generations — oils, haldi, spices, ghee, dry fruits and honey. But today, choosing these everyday staples involves more than simply picking a familiar name from the shelf. Consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is sourced, processed, packaged and described. For families...

Indian kitchens have always had a close relationship with traditional food preparation. From oils extracted using traditional methods to carefully ground spices and naturally sourced ingredients, many food practices were designed around preserving the character of the raw material.Today, as more families become conscious of what goes into their everyday meals, traditionally processed food...