Heirloom Rice Varieties at ITC Grand Chola
3 min readEmbark on a sustainable culinary journey the place uncommon heirloom rice varieties take centre stage, including a contact of custom to every dish—a heartfelt homage to South India’s culinary tapestry.
ITC Grand Chola, LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Carbon licensed, famend for its dedication to luxurious and sustainability, invitations you to take pleasure in a gastronomic celebration at Madras Pavilion in honour of World Environment Day. This particular occasion highlights the lodge’s dedication to land restoration and biodiversity preservation by that includes a fastidiously curated collection of heirloom rice cultivated by time-honoured farming strategies. Each grain embodies a narrative of eco-consciousness and dietary excellence.
Step into Madras Pavilion and be transported to a world the place culinary artistry meets environmental stewardship. Our workforce of professional cooks has masterfully crafted a menu that showcases the varied flavours and textures of heirloom rice. From the aromatic aroma of the Oozy Rice Spheres to the earthy richness of Noori popovers (Thengapoo Champa), every dish guarantees a journey of sensory delight and cultural immersion. Discover the culinary treasures of India, lovingly ready with elements that honour our agricultural heritage and maintain the land for future generations.
“We are delighted to host this occasion on World Environment Day, celebrating the wealthy range and cultural significance of heirloom rice. These varieties will not be solely a testomony to our culinary heritage but in addition an important ingredient in selling sustainable farming practices. Through this initiative, we hope to lift consciousness in regards to the significance of preserving biodiversity and encourage a return to conventional agricultural practices which can be each environmentally pleasant and economically viable. By incorporating these historic grains into our menu, we’re contributing to the preservation of conventional farming practices and celebrating the distinctive flavours they convey to our dishes,” remarked Mayank Kulshreshtha, Area Executive Chef – South, ITC Hotels.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with ITC Grand Chola on this initiative to have fun heirloom rice varieties. These grains signify not solely our agricultural heritage but in addition a sustainable future. By selling conventional rice cultivation, we’re nurturing biodiversity and supporting farmers who’re the custodians of those valuable crops. Heritage rice provides an entire expertise, from its stunning, evocative identify to its provenance, historical past, and the human genius that has preserved it over centuries, permitting us to take part on this stunning, nature-enhancing course of,” added Smt. Sheela Balaji, Founder of Spirit of The Earth.
Join us at Madras Pavilion from June 5-20, 2024, and expertise sustainable eating at its most interesting. Indulge within the beautiful flavours of heirloom rice delicacies amidst the elegant environment of ITC Grand Chola, the place each chew displays our unwavering dedication to accountable luxurious, delectable flavours, and environmental conservation.
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Neel Achary