Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Kolkata Hosts Food Pop-up with Ancient 'Hitahara' Recipes
A food pop-up in Kolkata brought back ancient Indian recipes from a book called 'Pakadarpanam.'
The chefs made a special 12-course meal using old cooking methods and ingredients, like honey and figs, instead of things like chili or potatoes.
The goal was to show how eating healthy, sustainable food doesn't have to be expensive and to share the history of Indian food.
People attending the pop-up enjoyed learning about the food and its cultural background, and how it connects to a healthy way of living.
Paushtik Life hosted a unique 12-course lunch in Kolkata inspired by ancient Sanskrit recipes.
The menu, inspired by 'Pakadarpanam', used traditional methods avoiding modern ingredients like mustard oil and chili.
The event aimed to promote sustainable eating and showcase the historical roots of Indian cuisine.
The pop-up featured various dishes including fig curry, barley laddoos, and broken wheat pudding.
The event included talks on Vedic culinary art, sustainable agriculture, and food's cultural history.
- Who
- Paushtik Life in collaboration with Dipankar Dasgupta.
- What
- A food pop-up featuring ancient recipes from 'Pakadarpanam'.
- When
- August 9, 10, and 15.
- Where
- Harmony Sutra in Bansdroni, Kolkata.
- Why
- To promote healthy meals and create awareness of sustainable eating.
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- Event Name
- Food pop-up
- Location
- Harmony Sutra, Bansdroni, Kolkata
- Inspired by
- 'Pakadarpanam'
- Featured Dishes
- Fig curry, barley laddoos, broken wheat pudding
- Dates
- August 9, 10, 15
- Organizers
- Paushtik Life