New Delhi, December 2, 2024 : Saras Food Festival will organized in national capital organised by the *Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India with supported by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) and Kudumbashree,* from December 01 to December 17, 2024 at Handicraft Bhawan, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi. About *150 women entrepreneurs* and members of self-help groups from *25 states* across the country are participating on more than 30 stalls in this grand arrangement.
Saras Food Festival provides a glimpse of Indian culture and food to the people of nation capital and across the states. Through this festival people can not only enjoy the *300 plus delicious cuisine of 25* states but they would also witness the culture and social fabric of these states. People came in the festival also showed their interest to know how different types of food from across the states are being prepared.
Women from self-help groups, formed under the flagship program of the Union Ministry of Rural Development, National Rural Livelihoods Mission, are participating in this festival. They are very much proficient in making rural products and preparing traditional dishes of different states. Other skilled people across the country are also participating in this grand event. This festival gives them opportunity to showcase their different art of food preparing here.
*Delicious cuisine from 25 states*
People coming to the festival can taste the flavour of delicious cuisine from 25 states. These includes Kair Sangari, Gatte ki Sabzi, Bajra Roti from Rajasthan, Hilsa Fish Curry from West Bengal, Chicken from Telangana, Malabar Biryani from Kerala, Litti Chokha from Bihar, Sarso da Saag and Makke ki Roti from Punjab and famous food from other states. People can also taste the best delicious dishes from Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Gujarat in this food festival.
*Flavours of Grameen Bharat Await you!*
Rajasthan
Dal Baati Choorma, Pyaaz Kachori, Dal Kachori
Haryana
Rajma Chawal, Bajre Ki Roti, Kadhi Chawal
Telangana
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, Kababs
Odisha
Mughalai Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Ras Malai
Arunachal Pradesh
Special Bamboo Rice, Chowmein, Bamboo Chicken
Maharashtra
Puran Poli, Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Gavran Chicken, Bhakri
Kerala
Malabar Snacks, Uthappam, Kappa Fish Curry, Vanasundari Herbal Chicken,
Uttar Pradesh
Parathas, Rolls, Kababs
Assam
Mushroom Momos, Sticky steam rice & Mushroom curry, Sticky Rice Kheer
Punjab
Sarso da Saag & Makke ki Roti, Chole Bhature, Ram Laddo, Dal Makhni & Makke ki Roti
Andhra Pradesh
Potherekulu, Tandoori Chicken, Andhra Chicken, Dum Biryani
Gujarat
Dhokla, Dal
Uttarakhand
Jhunger Kheer, Pizza
Goa
Goan Fish Curry, Prawn Fry, Ros Omlette
*This festival showcases women empowerment*
Saras Food Festival is a unique example of women empowerment. About 150 women entrepreneurs and members of self-help groups from 25 states are participating in this event which gives them an opportunity to showcase their skill in the field of food making. This festival is not only to introduce people to the food culture of our country but to inspire other rural women also. This is an initiative of Union Ministry of Rural Development as an effort to empower women at large scale.
*Free Entry!*
People willing to visit Saras Food Festival don’t require ticket for entry. Entry is free for visitors. This festival will run from 11 am to 10 pm till December 17, 2024. People can come here with their families and enjoy the moments and taste of delicious cuisines across 25 states.
