The cooking competition is one of the things that attracts everyone’s attention.
Women produced and displayed a variety of sweet treats, including gray gomhalwa, payasa, happala, sandige and garige, in the cooking competition.
In order to let the citizens of Sirsi enjoy the delicious flavors of Malenada, the Vanashree organization in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka organized a grand event called Malenada Mela in Sirsi’s Lingada Kona Kalyana Mantapa. This event proved to be a heavenly feast for both the senses and the palate, showcasing a wide variety of culinary delights from different regions including Khanapur in remote Belgaum, the hill country and the coast.
One of the highlights of the event was a captivating cooking competition that caught everyone’s attention. Female enthusiasts took part and showed their skills by presenting a variety of sweet treats such as gray gum halwa, payasam, happala, sandige and garige. A panel of four esteemed judges reviewed the dishes and brought their expertise to the table. The sight was a treat in itself, with beautifully crafted rangolis, exquisite black beauty atrasa, crystalline agrapetha, bendu sukhiso kadabu arranged on banana leaves, pyramidal square shape halwa and fruit salad like sweets floating gracefully in kheer. infused milk. The dish caught the eager eyes and curious taste buds of the onlookers.
In addition to the sweet treats, the event featured a diverse array of culinary delights, including jackfruit chips, jackfruit pulp, groundnut chutney, banana chutney, ready-to-eat chapati, ready-to-eat puri, coconut biscuits, chocolate soap, and various types of banana leaf treats. The event showcased the region’s rich gastronomic heritage and brought new life to old recipes that had been hidden from the public. Entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to promote their high quality local products, engage the public and share their unique offerings. For female participants, it served as a platform to showcase and advertise their homemade products to a wider audience.
Sirsi, also known as Kalyana Pattana during the Sonda dynasty, is a town in Uttara Kannada district, India. As well as being a bustling business center, it is also a popular tourist destination known for its lush evergreen forests and mesmerizing waterfalls. The local economy mainly revolves around agriculture, with the cultivation of areca nuts, known locally as betel nuts or Adike, being a prominent activity in the surrounding villages. Sirsi’s significance as an areca nut trading center contributes to its vibrant economy.
The Malenada Mela in Sirsi successfully brought the mouth-watering flavors of Malenada to the fore, captivating residents with its gastronomic delights and providing a platform for local businesses and talented women to shine. The event celebrated the region’s rich culinary traditions and left a lasting impression on all attendees.
