In an era dominated by mass-produced spice mixes from large corporations, the number of small, traditional businesses preparing and selling their own spice blends has considerably dwindled.
Mrs Ajarah, who started working full-time at the stall alongside her husband after she retired as a teacher, explained that their spice blends are made up of two parts: Wet and dry ingredients. Mr Pichai’s journey in the spice trade began at a young age, learning the craft passed down through generations in his family.
She pointed out that today’s youth cherish their freedom, which is why few are willing to pursue the spice mixing business, where taking even a day off is unheard of.