Notes:

• Chilli varieties are sun-dried post-harvest, sometimes smoked depending on variety and demand.

• Turmeric requires careful curing and drying to preserve curcumin levels and color.

• Makhana undergoes labor-intensive puffing and roasting post-harvest.

• Bay Leaf and Cinnamon are wild or semi-wild harvests, handpicked and sun-dried for aroma retention.