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Food Festivals

From the ghee lined Punjabi Alu & Mooli da Paratha to the simplistic Methicha Paratha in Maharashtra or Thepla in Gujarat, whatever the name, Paratha in India is a hot favorite.
It is a matter of great pride that our Indian delicacy has traveled beyond seven seas, capturing the hearts of food lovers in almost every nook & corner, the world over. With the result that we have international stylized versions of the Parathas & Breads.
This marvelous mouth watering menu from our very own Country, served while sharing the recipes from outside India as well.

Do animal have palate? Yes they do!
Do you have the acumen to understand them & their needs?
If yes then venture into something that is unheard of and needs a lot of courage to venture into?
If every dog has a day go ahead make it even better for him.

The legendary writer Shri P.L.Deshpande was once asked whether he has seen the famous Singapore Aquarium, the repartee was Maasa pahnyasathi nahi khanyasathi asatoh.
Fish are meant for fishing upon, need one say any more!
The festival was spread over Ninety Thousand Sq.feet area with background of artificial sea view including huge Columbus boat. Total number of seventy five different varieties of konkan & Goa Cuisine were offered and all of them were well appreciated by early twenty five thousand food lovers.

Corn presents wonderful medium to produce some of most imaginative culinary pleasures for every palate, from simple Bhutta with hari chutney to Corn Kebab….list is infinite.
No wonder it is the staple diet for majority of people inhabiting the earth!
Twelve thousand food lovers tasted & appreciated eighty cuisine exclusively made from corn.

Rains and Rainy season! What a beautiful excuse to engage yourself in gorging hot and delicious food. The most productive season of India made romantic with imaginative mixture of bland and spice, rich and simple, healthy and tasty.
Anyone who loves the rainy season subconsciously knows what to feast upon in it , the chef knows how to pull the right rabbit out of his hat.
The major attraction of the festival were the ambience of rainy season created in scorching month of April and artificial thunder showers that attracted approximately Twenty thousand people.

Film making…yeah! a dream for majority ,fantasy for a few. The casting couch, the semi clad gorgeous women, awards and big rewards…..
The possibilities alone make one’s eyes starry!
Forty starry eyed enthusiasts sent their merchandises out of which Twenty four were screened to the delight of makers and watchers.

Columbus discovered the Red Chilly and Saoji food discovered the best way to use the spice to make sensational recipes. Just mention Saoji food, the palate literally lights up.
The major attractions of the festival were For Godhadi/Paya khur/Patvadi Rassa/Varhadi Zinga and Lambi Roti.
Total Number of Forty Five different varieties from saoji cuisine were offered at the festival and were appreciated by nearly Fourteen Thousand food lovers.

The classy film Maker Gurudatt Had once said “awards are like Dhabhas on highways , if you find one have a ball, if you find none journey continues!
Dhaba food is rustic , it is robust , it is simple without much fanfare and ado.
It is for the people who have huge appetite for life!

Who-so-ever tries Saoji & Vidarbha food once , is bowled over by the simplicity ‘cause, saoji is real hot , unpretentious and simple , yet immensely tasty . Try it once and you crave for more.you are welcome with friends & Family. But there is more in Vishnu’s Saoji food festival.
It’s your chance to reveal in Saoji culture.
Festival side shows include entertaining , Gondi Dance , Varhadi Powaada ,Tumbdi Geet and Bastar Artisans-&-Weavers in action.
Witness the creations and if you like, carry them home.
Plus a carry home Finale! A jpgt pack of hand rolled Bastar Bidies, Specially rolled for your majesty.
More than 5000 people visited appreciated preparations like Bharda Bhat , Kala Dongri Chicken , Wada Bhat , Gakhar Bhaji , Pudachi Wadi and many more Varhadi Dishes.

Paneer ,Paneer where were though in my part of country two decades ago?
Paneer a virtually unknown milk product in this part of country,
Has earned the place of a status symbol in gourmet food within no time.
Paneer in a chef’s dream because of its versatility which allows him to use his creativity and connoisseur delight which satiates his palate.
The major attractions of the festival were the demonstration of making Paneer and cuisines like Paneer peri peri /Paneer lollipop / Paneer Khichadi / Paneer Jilibi
Paneer Motiya.
A total number of sixty different varieties made of Paneer were offered at the festival that delighted nearly 10 thousand food lovers.

Rice God made rice!
And manmade it Delicious!
Rice is staple food nearly 1/3rd population of the world. Steam it and it is steaming , fry it and it is crunchy.The most remarkable quality of rice is adaptability. Make it simple(khichadi) it remains simple,make it rich (Biryani) it stays rich.
Once one is hooked on to rice, simply stays hooked on.
Tandalache Akshe /Rice Soup
Risatto ala Maninarava (Wine preparation)/Momos
75 different varieties made of Rice were offered at the festival, enjoyed by nearly Nine thousand food lovers.

Nagpur 2001/ Pune 2003 /Bhopal 2003
Ah! Paratha! Fondly called prontha in its place of origin.
Can be served for breakfast, can be a full meal in itself if accompanied ith side dishes.
Paratha is likean orchestra for it synchronizes well.
On solo it has the class to stand on its own and win an applause!
The major attractions of the festival were the traditional Paratha recipes from east to west,north to south India.
Within eight days Eighteen Thousand people enjoyed Kabuli,Kandhar and Peshawari.