Ahmedabad

12th Sattvik food festival at IIM Ahmedabad campus will begin on December 20 to promote traditional and organic food. A group of 20 tribal people from Dang will give performance showcasing local culture. Tribals iwll set up 11 stalls in this festival to cater traditional variety of food. Sell of organic grains, taste of organic sugarcane juice, rural food items from across the states and corners of Gujarat are some of the attractions. The food festival will be held on 20-21-22 December during 11.00 am to 10.00 pm.

About the festival

The festival was started ten years ago to promote conservation of agro-biodiversity and creation of demand for nutritional crops, which are rarely or less cultivated now. The paradox of development is such that nutritious food is still consumed in the most under-developed areas. This festival aspires to bring the lesser known but nutrient-rich food from these areas to the urban populace, helping them to adopt healthier food habits and lifestyles. The festival also hopes to encourage the farmers to grow such crops and augment their income. Thus, we seek your presence and participation in the event thereby helping us conserve the depleting agro-biodiversity.

What to enjoy

A wide variety of food items to tantalise your taste buds; exotic recipes of Surti Undhiyu, Parsi recipes, Jewish food, Thalipeth of Maharashtra, Pineapple, Apple & Mahuwa ki Jalebi, Soyabean Chat, Guava-Tomato Soup, Ashwagandha-Satavari Biscuits, Wheat Chevdo, nutritious products of Amla, Aloe vera, Cactus fruits, Kashmiri Kahwa, Mahuwarecipe, Brahmi khakhra and biscuits, Surati Ponkh; Jowar, Bajra and Makke ki Roti; Nutritious Sattvik Drinks, Traditional recipes from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, etc.

Other activities

Farmers’ fair of organic and eco-friendly agro- products
Competitions highlighting children’s creativity and biodiversity knowledge
Exhibition of Grassroots Innovations
Crafts, Pottery, Folk Dance and Songs
Traditional cuisine competition