In the grand courts of India’s royalty, food wasn’t just nourishment—it was prestige, culture, and a quiet display of power. While we often imagine kings feasting on elaborate spreads of biryanis, kebabs, and mithai, their snacking habits tell an even more interesting story. Among the velvet cushions and golden platters, a handful of nuts often held as much value as a banquet itself.
Walnuts, cashews, and almonds weren’t just everyday nibbles. They were luxuries, symbols of wealth and wellness, reserved for palaces and prized as much for their rarity as for their taste. Persian traders brought walnuts along the silk routes; almonds made their way into rich kheers and royal breads; cashews, first introduced through the Portuguese, quickly became a staple of royal kitchens from Goa to Hyderabad.
But why nuts? Beyond their delicate flavors, they were seen as foods that gave strength, clarity, and longevity—qualities every ruler desired. Nuts fueled warriors before battles, nourished poets before midnight musings, and became part of temple offerings as a symbol of purity and prosperity. They were the quiet treasures of the royal diet.
Today, the same nuts that once adorned golden bowls in palaces sit in our kitchens, ready to be added to a morning smoothie, an evening snack, or a festive dessert. They’ve traveled through centuries, slipping out of royal exclusivity and into everyday lives—yet they carry with them the same richness of history, culture, and health.
When you reach for a walnut, cashew, or almond, you’re not just snacking—you’re tasting a piece of India’s royal legacy. And at Fabeato, we bring you that legacy, carefully packed for your table, so your everyday moments carry the richness once reserved for kings.