Culinary Heritage Of India
Director: Pranjal Joshi
Language: Hindi
Year: 2024
Duration: 85
Producer: Ashoka University And The Helen Hamlyn Trust
Director Statement:
Writers:
Cinematographer Name: Durjey Soni
Editor Name: Ganesh Kumar Badole
Producers: Ashoka University And The Helen Hamlyn Trust
Key Cast:
Other Credits: Executive Producer — Dharani Dhavamani and Sakshi Mundada ; Sound Designer — Parth Saraf ; Colorist — Gourav Sadoriya
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Synopsis
Culinary Heritage of India” is an anthology documentary tracing the deep cultural roots of food across diverse regions. It begins at sea, with Kerala’s kambawala fishing and Odisha’s cross-cultural kitchens, where food sustains both body and belonging. In Mangalore and forested regions, ancient leaf-wrapped cooking preserves tradition and taste. The film then moves to Awadhi kitchens, where biryani stirs regional pride—from Andhra’s spice to Lucknow’s subtlety. Finally, it explores the millet revival, as grains like bajra and ragi return to modern diets, linking past and present. Each story reveals how food is memory, identity, and a shared heritage.