Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Reviving Forgotten Foods Contest Launched
A new contest called 'Flavours of Our Roots' has been launched to celebrate India's old and forgotten foods.
The contest is open to anyone who wants to create special vegetarian recipes using three special ingredients: Horsegram, Purple Yam, and Mahua Flowers.
These ingredients are important because they are good for health and the environment.
People can send in their recipes from November 27 to December 7.
The best recipes will be cooked live, and the winners will get prizes and certificates.
The final event will be held on December 30, 2025, at Govardhan Ecovillage in Palghar.
This contest is a fun way to learn about and enjoy India's food heritage.
Govardhan Ecovillage and Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts & Nutritional Sciences launch the 'Flavours of Our Roots' contest to celebrate India's native ingredients.
The contest focuses on creating satvik, vegetarian recipes using Horsegram, Purple Yam, and Mahua Flowers.
Open to home cooks, students, chefs, and food professionals, with submissions accepted from 27 November to 7 December.
Finalists will participate in a live cook-off with prizes, hampers, and certificates awarded in December.
The top winners will be felicitated at the Native Food Matters event at Govardhan Ecovillage, Palghar on 30th December 2025.
- Who
- Govardhan Ecovillage, Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts & Nutritional Sciences, Jay Shetty Philanthropy, Govardhan School of Culinary Arts
- What
- Launch of a national contest celebrating India’s native ingredients and culinary heritage
- When
- Contest submissions from 27 November to 7 December, final event on 30th December 2025
- Where
- India, with final event at Govardhan Ecovillage, Palghar
- Why
- To celebrate and promote India’s ancient food wisdom and sustainable culinary practices
- Organizers
- Govardhan Ecovillage, Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts & Nutritional Sciences, Jay Shetty Philanthropy, Govardhan School of Culinary Arts
- Contest Name
- Flavours of Our Roots – Indigenous Recipes Contest for a Healthier Planet
- Key Ingredients
- Horsegram (Kulthi), Purple Yam (Ratalu), Mahua Flowers
- Submission Period
- 27 November to 7 December
- Final Event
- 30th December 2025 at Govardhan Ecovillage, Palghar
- Contact Email
- [email protected]