Fest manifests vegetarian side of Awadhi cuisine
The event was organised by Farheen Iqbal, founder of cloud kitchen Nawabi Zayqa, in collaboration with the college.
A panel of judges, including Chef Zulfiqar Hussain (Chef Zulfi), Chef Sadaf Hussain, Sheeba Iqbal and Shoeb Qureshi (owner of Mubeen restaurant), tasted a range of traditional drinks, main course items and desserts. Chef Zulfi appreciated the presentation and flavours, while Sheeba Iqbal noted the students' familiarity with heritage recipes.
Shoeb Qureshi recalled food memories from his childhood.
Participants were welcomed with potted plants and guests received rose buds. First prize was won by Simran and Bushra (BA II) for Sewandhe, protein bar and mint drink; second prize by Anamika Chauhan, Mahek Singh and Kashish Singh for kadhi chawal, meethi tikiya and a beverage, while third prize was given to Srishti Mishra, Tanu, and Priyanka for veg biryani, lauki ka halwa and mango custard.
Principal of Karamat Hussain Girls college, Prof Huma Khwaja, presented the vote of thanks.
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