A woman carries worlds within her — dreams she quietly nurtures, roles she steps into without hesitation, and strength she discovers only when life demands it. Richa is one such woman. 

Once an MBA graduate working in the fast-paced world of corporate finance, she pressed pause when motherhood called. What seemed like a detour became the beginning of something far more beautiful.

In 2019–2020, between sleepless nights and new beginnings, Richa returned to the flavours of her childhood — laddus made from her mother’s recipes, filled with warmth, care, and that unmistakable touch only a mother can give. What started in her kitchen slowly grew into ‘Humble Flavours’, a brand that now delivers homemade sweetness across India.

Despite living in a bustling metro city of Mumbai, Richa says her heart has always belonged to the simple things, gardening with her kids, cooking their favourite meals, and finding joy in the everyday.

“Humble Flavours was born from that same feeling, flavours rooted in our culture, offering the same warmth and comfort I grew up with. That’s why it’s called Humble Flavours,” Richa tells The Better India.

Born and raised in Ajmer, Rajasthan, Richa always had an instinctive love for cooking. As a child, she stood beside her mother in the kitchen, curiously asking about every ingredient, aroma and step.

“I still remember, when I was in Class 4 my mom explained the different kinds of tadka (tempering) used for different vegetables, and how each gravy had its own base. Those little lessons stayed with me,” Richa says.

Early kitchen lessons from her mother shaped Richa’s lifelong relationship with food.

These early lessons encouraged her to experiment on her own, trying new recipes, adding her twists, and growing confident as a young cook. Her mother still remembers that spark vividly.

 “She was always by my side, watching every step, learning every recipe with such patience,” shares Anita Sharma (Richa’s mother) with The Better India. 

“Once, when I was out of town for a few days, she handled everything on her own — cooking for the entire family with complete ease. That’s when I knew her love for cooking wasn’t just a phase.”

A highly educated woman herself, Anita had worked as a teacher for two years, teaching Hindi and Sanskrit. She later chose to step away from her profession to focus on raising her children, especially as Richa’s father had to travel frequently for work. 

That decision meant the home became a space of constant learning — where discipline, patience, and curiosity were passed down just as naturally as family........

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