Every winter, denizens of Ahmedabad make most of the food carnival that is anxiously awaited. This year was no exception. The cooks, both men and women, came from across India to rustle up little known delicacies. They craft soul satisfying culinary narratives.
This year was the 16th edition of the Sattvik Traditional Food Festival, a four-day fest that is one of Ahmedabad’s most popular food events. Held in December every year, it brings forgotten traditional recipes, lesser known grains, vegetables and minor millets from undeveloped areas to the urban populace.
People anxiously wait for the winter, so that they soak in the unalloyed spirit of this food festival and gorge on vegetarian fare which is often not commonly found in the city! The festival has been organised for the past 15 years by SRISTI (Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions), a voluntary development....
