IHM Ranchi showcases authentic Jharkhand cuisine at the 25th Bharat Parv, Red Fort.
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New Delhi, January 27, 2026: The Institute of Hotel Management Ranchi (IHM Ranchi) presented the delicious cuisines of Jharkhand during the 25th Bharat Parv at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on Tuesday.
Curated with care by IHM Ranchi, the stall offers a rich culinary journey rooted in the state’s tribal traditions, rural food practices, and sustainable millet-based cuisine.
Designed to reflect simplicity and authenticity, the stall features a rustic blackboard-style menu, symbolizing the earthy roots of Jharkhand’s food culture.
This visual presentation complements the philosophy behind the offerings—celebrating indigenous ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and the cultural narratives associated with each dish.
IHM Ranchi showcased traditional and festive foods in the event:
The menu showcases a diverse range of traditional and festive preparations that reflect everyday food habits across Jharkhand.
A signature dish, Dhuska with Aalo Chana ki sabji, features crispy fermented lentil-rice bread served with a wholesome potato and chickpea curry, a much-loved comfort food in the state.
Traditional sweets such as Arsha Pitha, prepared from rice flour and jiggery, highlight age-old festive recipes, while lesser-known indigenous snacks like Dumbu invite visitors to discover Jharkhand’s unique culinary identity.
A key highlight of the IHM Ranchi stall is its strong emphasis on millet-based cuisine, in alignment with national initiatives promoting nutrition, sustainability, and climate-resilient agriculture. Innovative offerings such as Ragi Sev and Ragi Samosa present popular snacks reimagined using nutrient-rich finger millet.
Wholesome meal options like Chawal Chilka with Sabji and Madua Chilka with Sabji reflect traditional grain-based diets, paired with seasonal vegetables to provide balanced and nourishing meals.
Rice-based tea was one of the major beverages:
The beverage menu includes Chawal ki Chai, a distinctive rice-based tea that offers a mild and comforting alternative to conventional tea, further highlighting the creative use of local ingredients.
For gifting and take-away, attractively packaged items such as Madua Cookies and Madua Ladoo combine traditional flavours with modern convenience.
Contemporary offerings like the Madua Ragi wrap add a modern touch, blending indigenous grains with familiar formats to appeal to a wider audience.
Through this thoughtfully curated presentation, the IHM Ranchi stall at Bharat Parv not only celebrates Jharkhand’s rich culinary heritage but also promotes sustainable food practices, nutritional awareness, and cultural pride, offering visitors an authentic taste of the state’s diverse food traditions.
EOM.
