Training on Kottige Making: Folk Culture Club 2020-21

Kottige is a traditional  food  mostly used in Southern parts of India, especially in Konkani / Saraswat community. 

The Kottige is essentially idli batter steamed in mini leaf baskets woven out of 4 Jackfruit leaves strategically placed and pinned together with sharp pieces of broomstick. The Jackfruit leaves lend a lovely flavour and fragrance to these Idlis and the taste is unmatched with the regular Idli.

It’s really amazing that our ancestors were so thoughtful and clever to think of using this disposable method.  This not only ensures hygienic level, but also the leaves can be disposed off easily. 

Keeping this in mind, the Folk Culture Club of our College conducted a training   programme on  “Kottige Making”   for it members on 27.02. 2021. Large number of students participated and showed keen interest in preparing moulds. Mr Ganesh Bhat and Mrs. Vidya Bhat were the Resource persons. Best Four moulds were selected for awarding the Prizes. The Principal, Dr. Sathish Kumar Shetty P, distributed the prizes and the convenor of the Club Mrs. Hemalatha   proposed the vote of thanks.