Pondicherry
is a town that is always very lively
with fairs and festivals organized
periodically. These fairs and festivals
form part of religious or cultural
celebrations. Pondicherry is also
known for its food festivals, particularly
the French food festival. The French
food festival has become part of the
Pondicherry culture and serves as
one of the important attractions for
tourists’ here. This food festival
is popularly known as Gourmet. Gourmet
is organized by the tourism department
of Pondicherry.
Centuries of French occupation in
this town of Pondicherry has left
an indelible mark in the culture of
Pondicherry. The cuisine of Pondicherry
has therefore been influenced by the
French cuisine. The French food festival
of Pondicherry is held annually in
the month of August. The food festival
showcases all kinds of French dishes
that is both visually appealing and
mouthwatering. One should not miss
the food extravaganza presented here
with such a lot of passion.
The locals as well as the tourists look
forward to this novel event. French
cuisine dominates the menu though there
are dishes from other cuisines as well.
Some of the delicious dishes to look
forward to include French shellfish
casserole, ratha sura meen, vanjaram,
chilled peach and litchi stew, aubergine
and tomato in curry sauce with Mexican
pasta and Khalia chocolate mousse. The
French wine flows in plenty and one
can have a royal time eating and drinking.
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