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Stone-ground flour is whole grain flour produced by traditional grinding methods between two stones (Chakki). Stone-ground flour is usually used in bread but not in cakes and pastries because of its high oil and protein content. It is also used to make chapatis and delicacies that have a better texture and taste. Historically, when there was no electricity, stone milling was the way to produce flours. But industrial rollers took their place, and that’s how we got mass-produced flours today. The resurgence of stone-ground flours has come about as people have become more health-conscious. That brings us to the following...

There is nothing Ragi cannot do. The finger millet, or Ragi, is a versatile superfood present in different forms—dosa, waffles, starters, desserts, main courses, or anything else. Are you afraid of various variants of COVID? The nutrients in Ragi will help your body deal with them effectively. Ragi used to be a staple diet in South India for a long time, but now it is gaining popularity everywhere, and here’s why. Benefits of Ragi The presence of key nutrients in ragi improves your overall immunity, containing calcium, gluten-free protein, lots of fiber, and amino acids. It is also a rich...

Women in India haven’t traditionally been considered a part of the business sector. They have often been pushed into gendered roles that limit them to the four walls of the house. As a result, they own fewer businesses, are less active in political affairs, and have lower access to finance. The change needed for this scenario had to be a bottom-up approach, and it was, with many success stories coming from different parts of the country. The only downside was that these stories were minuscule in number. While one woman broke the shackles put up by patriarchy, there were a...

Did you know why every Indian dish is incomplete without a tadka of cumin or mustard seeds? That’s because a tempering of hot oil efficiently absorbs all the nutrients from the spices being used for the preparation! While we might undermine our mother’s labor or take her for granted, she has been making sure for generations that we don’t have to pay monthly visits to a doctor for nutritional deficiencies. Traditional food products are essential on a social, cultural, and economic level. Traditional foods serve a vital role in providing food security and have the ability to reduce malnutrition. For...

We all want you to meet Rekha Didi, the inspiration behind FarmDidi. It was in 2019 that we first met her to understand if loans would help rural women become entrepreneurs. But Rekha Didi made a valid point: "Even if you get them a loan today, it won’t be sustainable; what they need is better reach and better market access." That hit us hard. A Born Leader and Changemaker She is one of the most ambitious and competent women we know, and her dream is to see every woman from her village earn a respectable income from her hard work....

The image of a rural woman in our minds is often that of a weak figure in tethered clothes, holding her child in one arm and an earthen pot in the other. We are frequently hypnotized by the urban dream, considering anything rural to be underdeveloped, deprived, and savage. However, as you walk along the mighty greenery of the Western Ghats of India, you observe another picture that transcends conventional imagination. You find small patches of fields operated by women farmers—well-managed plots plowed with knowledge encompassing economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and nutritional security. Then, as you want to grab a...