Gul Gulshan Gulfaam - The Kashmiri Food Festival will be held from 17-26 February 2012 at Kala Ghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
The Valley of Kashmir is just not a paradise of Beauty, but also a place for the connoisseur of food, and offers a whole range of exotic recipes, bearing distinct flavors’ of the valley, of both Hindu and Muslim Cultures. “Wazwan” consists of a 36 course meal, essentially, vegetable and meat based prepared by Wazas (cooks) under the supervision of Vosta, the Master Chef.
Variations in recipes can also be observed in the different regions of the state. Cooking pattern as seen in Ladakh differs to that Hindu Dogras. This is also due to change in locally produced crops and different climatic conditions
Wazwan, a multi-course meal (36 - course served on weddings and special occasions.) in the Kashmiri tradition, is treated with great respect. Its preparation is considered an art. Dishes are Vegetable and meat-based (lamb, chicken,). It is popular throughout the country and served internationally too at Kashmiri food festivals