PAU women’s wing trained in seasonal Punjabi recipes

In celebration of Shravan (Sawan da Mahina), 78 women members of Punjab Agricultural University’s (PAU) Kisan Club received hands-on training in seasonal Punjabi recipes during the club’s monthly training camp. The event was held under the guidance of Dr MS Bhullar, director of Extension Education.

Home science experts Dr Kulvir Kaur, Kuldeep Kaur, Gurjeet Kaur and club member Manjeet Kaur, founder of Dusky Tart, demonstrated the preparation of atta biscuits, pude and gulguley.

Dr Rupinder Kaur, associate director (Skill Development), emphasised the importance of preserving traditional recipes amid the rise of fast food. “These seasonal recipes are timeless and cherished in every Punjabi household. Atta biscuits, even today, remain a favourite with tea, often preferred over factory-made ones,” she noted.

She added that while the food industry has advanced rapidly, rural women remain the true custodians of these dishes, understanding local tastes and turning them into viable food enterprises.

Welcoming the members and experts, Dr Kulvir Kaur, course coordinator, said, “Food processing, especially the preparation of homemade traditional products, is a source of financial strength for rural women.”