Bengaluru’s widespread meals pageant ‘Avarebele Mela’ is again and this 12 months the organizers introduced that it is going to be carried out between January 5 and 9. This winter meals fest can be hosted at Basavangudi’s Nationwide school grounds and lots of foodies together with the meals bloggers are anticipated to indicate up on this annual ‘Avarebele Mela’
What’s Avarebele Mela?
Avarekai is a Kannada title for Hyacinth bean which is basically cultivated in Karnataka through the winters. The seasonal bean is utilized in many south Indian delicacies reminiscent of Idli, Vada, Uthappam, Bisi Bele Tub, Rasam and lots of extra gadgets.
Impressed by south Bengaluru’s iconic Kadlekai Parishe, the administration of VV Puram’s Shree Vasavi Condiments had began the Avarebele Mela in 2000. On this themed meals fest, all of the dishes are centered across the Avarekai and over 100 dishes are anticipated to make it into the menu this 12 months. Not simply the south Indian dishes however this seasonal veggie can even be included in Chinese language dishes reminiscent of Chow Mein and even the fried rice on the meals fest. Snacks like Avarebele Chikki, Avarebele Halwa are among the many widespread gadgets within the checklist. In Avarebele Mela, the beans are straight sourced from the farmers with none middlemen concerned
This 12 months, the organizers are additionally introducing a particular candy referred to as ‘Appu Particular,’ a tribute to the late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar.