Lighter bags, heavier hearts: Home, restaurant kitchens feel pinch of vegetable price rise

Rising vegetable prices in Delhi-NCR have made essentials like onions, tomatoes, and potatoes unaffordable for many, impacting both home cooks and businesses. Crop damage and delayed rain are contributing to the soaring prices, forcing people to seek alternatives or go without key ingredients. Restaurants and catering services are struggling to absorb the increased costs, with some considering menu adjustments to cope with the financial strain.