Bikaner’s Culinary Heritage preserved through Food Festival at iLEAD

Kolkata, July 14, 2025: The Ladies Wing of Gangashahr Nagrik Parishad (GNP) recently organized a food festival competition at iLEAD, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Gangashahr, Bikaner. The event aimed to preserve and document traditional dishes, some of which were on the verge of being forgotten.

Rare Dishes on Display with Twenty-two participants prepared a variety of dishes, from starters to desserts, that are representative of Bikaner’s cultural identity. The dishes were judged by a panel of esteemed judges, including Mr. Pradip Chopra, Mrs. Pratiti Chopra and Mrs. Sangeeta Chopra.

The dishes were evaluated based on four parameters:

1. Novelty and Rarity: The uniqueness and rarity of the dish.

2. Presentation: The visual appeal and presentation of the dish.

3. Culinary Significance: The importance and significance of the dish in Bikaneri cuisine.

4. Taste and Appreciation: The flavor, texture, and overall appreciation of the dish.

The ultimate goal of the food festival is to document these rare dishes in a book, preserving the culinary heritage of Gangashahr, Bikaner for posterity. The book will feature recipes, cooking methods, and the cultural significance of each dish.

The food festival was a resounding success, highlighting the importance of preserving traditional cuisine and promoting cultural heritage. The Ladies Wing of Gangashahr Nagrik Parishad is commended for their efforts in organizing this event and promoting Bikaner’s rich culinary legacy.

Participants details:

S No.

Name Name of Dish

1

Anju sethia Kanji bada

2

Jayanti jain Gola bhat & kadhi

3

Kanta Sethia Baajre ka khichra and Amalvani

4

Lakshmi Bhansali Kheer aur ksar ka churma

5

Manju Devi Daga Bajre ka Sajiya

6

Mitali Sipani Gatte ki sabji & jowar ki roti

7

Nirmala sethia Lapsi with bari sabji

8

Prem Bothra Phogle ka dhokla

9

Priyal Chopra Baajre ki Raab

10

Pushpa Sethia Khaja Magadh

11

Raju Devi Bhansali Dahi Gujiya Bhalla

12

Ridhi Bothra Chona

13

Sajjan chopra Sursahi ladoo

14

Samta Anchalia Churma & Panchmel Dal

15

Samta Sethia Baajre ki roti & Panchmel Sabji

16

Sangeeta Chajjer Patindari

17

Seema baid Kuteri rabdi

18

Suman Pugalia Meetha Namkeen Chawal

19

Sunita lodha Badi papad ka Fatolia

20

Sunita Sethia Mogar ki Puri & Keria Sangri

Achaar

21

Suruchi Choraria Daal Baati

22

Sushila Devi Daga Gond Pak

  

Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)