Pulse-Based Recipe Formulation Competition: Department of PG Studies in Food Science & Nutrition

The Department of PG Studies in Food Science & Nutrition had organized an interclass pulse-based recipe formulation competition for the 1st & 2nd MSc students of the Besant Women’s College, in connection with the World Pulse Day on the theme “ala-carte-des-legumineuses” on 13th February 2024. The students were instructed to formulate a recipe card of a novel pulse-based recipe that had any type of pulse as a key ingredient using the Canva App and send their recipe cards through the Google link provided https://forms.gle/5skJcfQhP3GYokk49. The faculty in charge of the competition was Ms. Nireeksha V of the MSc FSN department. A total of 18 students took part in the competitions and displayed their creativity & innovation in formulating novel recipes or by modifying the existing recipes. On the completion of the program, the students were provided with the link to the feedback & e-certificates were given to the students who had successfully filled out the feedback form. The competition was judged by Ms. Keerthishree Nayak, Head of the Department, Department of Nutrition & Health Education. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore, and Mr. Harsha Acharya, Head Chef, DROODS Café, Mangalore considered the aspects like Use of key ingredient, originality of recipe, vocabulary, overall visual impact, and execution of the menu. The first place was secured by Sherine Aiman (1st MSc FSN), the second place by Balkish Zulfa (2nd MSc FSN) & third place by Aysha Sifana (2nd MSc FSN). The results were announced on 19th February 2024 & the recipe cards of the winners were displayed on the notice board.