Missed the ‘Millets & Mangoes' fest in Campal? Here's a quick look...

Evelyn Siqueira

‘Millets & Mangoes Festival 2023’ was held recently at Ddhyana Wellness Centre, Campal, Panjim.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

BEHIND THE EVENT

The event was organised in association with B:live, IHCL/Taj Hotels, Spandhan Healthcare and Millets Club of Goa.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

RIDE ON

An e-cycle rally was part of the event, and aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of millets as well as sustainable travel.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | b:live | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

ON OFFER

Earth Poorna, Kosha, Circa Pickles, Farm De Goa, SHGs and more displayed their products at the venue.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | stalls | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

MANGO MANIA

A tempting variety of Goan mangoes were on sale at the ‘Millets & Mangoes’ fest.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | mangoes | PHOTO: Gomantak Times

MANGO FLAVOUR

Not only mangoes, but Goan delicacies made of mangoes, were also available at the fest.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | mango recipe | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

JUST CHILL

Refreshing natural coolers provided relief from the summer heat.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | summer cooler | PHOTO: Gomantak Times

EXPERT TOUCH

Edridge Vaz, Sous Chef at the Taj Resort & Convention Centre, Goa, gave demos of traditional and modern recipes using millets.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | Chef Edridge Vaz, Taj | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

CULINARY WISDOM

Varsha Naik, from the Goa College of Home Science, Campal, Panjim, shared interesting and invaluable nutrition tips.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | Varsha Naik | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

SIMPLY THE BEST

The cooking competition saw the participation of several home chefs as well as professionals, who were required to prepare dishes using healthy techniques.

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa |cooking contest | PHOTO: Dr Subbu Nayak

MILLET ART

Creativity galore was on display at the art contest, which was based on the theme ‘Millets’. 

Millets & Mangoes | Ddhyana Goa | Millet Club of Goa | millet art | PHOTO: Ddhyana Wellness Centre

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