IHM Ranchi showcases the delicacies of Jharkhand Cuisine during “Bharat Parv” at The Red Fort, New Delhi

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the "Bharat Parv" from 26th January 2025 to 31st January 2025 at the Red Fort, New Delhi. The main features of the festival include nature-inspired art, handloom and handicrafts, regional cuisines, cultural performances, and a kitchen studio. In this event, under the leadership and initiative of the Tourism Department, Jharkhand Government, the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ranchi is showcasing Jharkhand's traditional dishes such as Chawal ki Chai (rice tea), Dhuska, Aloo Chana ki Sabzi (potato and chickpea curry), Mardua Chilka Roti, Tamatar Ki Chutney (tomato chutney), Dumbu, Arsa Pitha, and millet-based Mardua dishes like Mardua Cookies, Mardua Roll, and Mardua Ladoo. These traditional dishes are being exhibited at the "Bharat Parv," and tourists are enjoying their taste and highly appreciating them.

Additionally, there is a live cooking show of traditional cuisines from various states of India, wherein yesterday, on 28th January 2025, Chefs of IHM Ranchi presented a live cooking demonstration of Mardua Ladoo made from Jharkhand's millet "Madua." The event is being conducted by IHM Ranchi, along with Chef Rajnish Kumar Singh, Lecturer, and Chef Hare Krishna Chaudhary, Assistant Lecturer. Jharkhand's Department of Art and Culture will also showcase the state's cultural heritage through a performance of the Chhau dance.

Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal of IHM Ranchi, expressed that it is a matter of great pride to present Jharkhand's traditional dishes, which are not only delicious but also highly nutritious, at the "Bharat Parv" in recent years. This event is an invaluable opportunity to highlight the state's cultural diversity and introduce its historic dishes and local traditions to tourists from across India and abroad. IHM Ranchi has always been dedicated to showcasing Jharkhand's unique features at both national and international levels.

He also mentioned that the dishes displayed by IHM Ranchi are being greatly appreciated by visitors, especially the demand for the Madua Ladoo, made from Jharkhand's millet "Madua," which is drawing significant attention. This effort will prove to be a milestone in promoting and spreading the tourism of Jharkhand.