By Pamela Nandi | Jan 09, 2022

No, I am not attending any wedding ceremony. Its the gala Annual Day festival themed around the swad of Punjab – ‘The Wakhra Swad of Punjab‘ which means something different celebrated by IHM Kolkata Taratala.

The fest showcased the cultural program performed by the students and faculties with a great enthusiasm that truly bought out the Punjabiyat in everyone from the theme ‘The Wakhra Swad of Punjab‘. To keep pace with the cultural theme, the fest partnered with IHM Gurudaspur.

The Punjabi cuisine reflects the livelihood of an Indian culture hailing from the north, their every alley brim with the indulgent dishes that will leave you drooling.

Around 16 stalls were put up by the 2nd year students at the campus graced by heartwarming recipes curated by the students that captured the vast and rich buttery desi flavours.

Explore the diverse gallery of beverages to quench this gastronomical journey – the refreshing Lassi, savoury Chhas, cooling Pudine Ke Pani, aromatic Masala Chai.

Take a delicious walk-through of the phenomenal street foods – the chatpata Papri Chat Mix and its condiments makes its utterly addictive.

Smoky soothing aromas always hit the senses and makes one’s mouth water – the healthy kebabs.

The goodness of flavourful grilled Indian starting from Tandoori Chicken and the Haryali Kebab to vegetarian tandoori Bharwan Aloo is so tempting served with green chutney.

Punjabi dishes are always known for their rich buttery Desi taste can never be missed. The steamed lentils – Kali Daal, Rajma, Pindi Chole boasts uncomplicated flavours with a smoothly velvety texture.

The king of Punjabi dishes – the gorgeous flavours of Butter Chicken peeping out of the tomato-onion gravy.

The main courses are served by pairing with the famed – Kulcha and Peas Polao.

The eternal love comes when it comes to the mithai – Gajar Ka Halwa, the most enticing desserts of Punjab is a perfect way to end the grand feast.

The showstopper is the Crepe Kulfi – thin slices of saffron kulfi drizzled with mixed fruit syrup stands out of the crowd.

The students truly justified the theme by bringing the old charm of Delhi live on the campus of the institute in terms of decor, cultural performance and culinary wonders. My best wishes to all the students and to their mentors for their hard work.

Honoured to be invited as a part of this gala event. Thanks a lot, Mr Nsheeth Srivastava for your gracious hospitality.

Cheers !!!