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Former journalist Ankit Arora has travelled across 15 Indian states on his cycle, and lived with 600 families along the way. Using all the traditional knowledge he has gained, he's now trying to promote a sustainable and organic lifestyle through his model village

Kolkata's Madhabilata, and Mumbai's Tanvi are 2 of a 6-member team heading to the South Pole in December.

These 14 unusual spices from the heart of India will add some complexity to your cooking. And yes, even though they might take a bit of work to find and get used to, your taste buds are sure to thank you for bringing something new to the table!