Dhatu Blog

The Waking Grain: Ancient India's Art of Sprouting and the Wisdom Behind It
Before modern food science had words for phytic acid or enzyme activation, Indian kitchens were already sprouting grains. Gata traces the ancient tradition — from Karnataka's nachni satva to Bihar's sattu — and the Ayurvedic wisdom that underpinned it. Read more...
Emmer Wheat (Khapli, Jave Godhi): History, Names and Nutrition
Emmer wheat is the ancient hulled wheat India knows as khapli, jave godhi and samba godhumai. Gata traces its 10,000-year history, what the classical texts say about wheat, and what... Read more...