Rainfall's Hidden Price: How India's Coriander Crunch Reveals the Fragility of Food Systems The humble dhaniya (coriander) has long been a staple in Indian kitchens, often given away for free by vendors as a gesture of goodwill.
However, recent events have turned this once ordinarily cheap herb into a costly kitchen essential, with prices soaring above Rs 200 per kg in some regions.
The culprit behind the sharp increase is heavy rainfall that disrupted supplies from major growing areas like Nashik in Maharashtra. This incident highlights a deeper issue: the fragility of India's food systems.