Hi, I’m Hari, a fifth-generation farmer with a mission to bring the most potent, aromatic spices to the world. I founded The Western Mounts to eliminate middlemen and ensure that farmers get a fair share of the value they create. It’s a tribute to my ancestors, whose deep agricultural wisdom continues to guide everything I do.

As a child, when teachers asked about my favorite food, I always answered, “My mom’s rasam.” This wasn’t just a dish—it was anemotional bond. A perfect mix of pepper, garlic, turmeric, and cumin, her rasam healed, comforted, and embraced me. Every spoonful was more than just nourishment; it was homecoming.