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“The root crops are at risk of disappearing, […] compelling Reshma and Nagveni to strive to protect them”
—Reshma and Nagveni, a duo rooting for tubers in Joida, Karnataka
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What Makes Joida a Hotspot for Tuber Diversity?
Sumeet Kaur, founder of Spudnik Farms and tuber enthusiast, talks to Mukta Patil about these resilient root vegetables, how the Kunbi community preserve and worship them, and making mudali bharta at home.