It all started in a quaint village called Jalgaon in Maharashtra when Kanika Nandurdikar ( a Mumbai resident) witnessed the age-old technique of sun-drying vegetables being used by the farmers. And, later decided to infuse this into modern homes to make cooking both nutritional and convenient. (For those unaware, this is an eco-friendly scientific method whereby farm fresh veggies and fruits are dehydrated and then turned into a textured powder through a grinding process.)
Seeing the potential and numerous benefits of this technique for busy households in the cities, she launched her brand called Nihkan. It's an e-store which offers ready-to-use powders which serve as a super easy alternative for daily chopping and peeling of vegetables. So, for instance, instead of cutting onions for your lunch, you can simply use their powder as an alternative which has been made by drying farm fresh red onions. Apart from onions, they're also offering powders for tomatoes, ginger, green chilli and garlic. These five ingredients are used in Indian kitchens almost every single day for an array of dishes. And the best part is that it not only enhances the taste of your dish but also retains the nutritional value of the veggies. It simply couldn't get better than this.
This comes after one year of research, trials and testing in their manufacturing units and lots of hard work by Kanika and her team.
Their products start at INR 160 and upwards. So, whether you're a student away from your home or a working couple who barely gets time to cook food, you can give these powders a shot without compromising on taste and health. And they're pretty budget-friendly as well!