Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom." "Hard labor and sleepless nights," says Pandiamma, 37, a farmer, as she crushes the crackling dried red pepper in her palm. "That's what our lives are like when it's the time of year to pick chile." She opens her palm and shows me the shredded flakes... [10844 chars]
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