The SARAS Food Festival 2024, held from December 1-17 at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Connaught Place, Delhi, offered a vibrant showcase of India’s rich culinary heritage.
A Beautiful Selection of Dishes
Visitors were treated to a delightful array of regional dishes, from the iconic Punjabi sarson ka saag with makke ki roti to the spicy, crunchy litti chokha from Bihar, the coastal fish recipes of Goa and Odisha, Himachal Pradesh’s siddu, and Rajasthan’s famous daal baati churma. Traditional sweets like piping hot jalebis and kulhad tandoor chai added the perfect finishing touch to this gastronomic experience.
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This annual event, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), aims to celebrate and promote India’s regional cuisines while supporting small businesses and local farmers. This year, the festival featured 150 self-help groups (SHGs) across 30 stalls, representing products from 25 states.
A Platform Empowering Women
Not only did the event highlight the diverse food culture of India, but it also served as a platform to economically empower women artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs. Through initiatives like “One District, One Product” and support for Geographical Indication (GI) products, SARAS 2024 celebrated India’s traditional food systems while providing opportunities for growth and recognition to rural communities.
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