Gayathri’s taste magic in rose rice and rice water halwa

Here’s a summary of the article about Gayathri’s culinary creations featured on Kerala Kaumudi Online on 12-November-2022.

Gayathri Dileep, a ninth-grade student from Vallamkulam National High School in Pathanamthitta, showcased her culinary talents at the State School Science Festival’s Economic Nutritious Food live cooking competition. Her standout dishes included rose rice and rice water halwa, both praised for their unique flavors and presentation.

Rose Rice Preparation

  • Ingredients: 25 rose flowers, rice, rose petals
  • Method:
  • Boil rose flowers in water.
  • Remove flowers and use the infused water to cook rice.
  • Garnish with rose petals for visual appeal.

Rice Water Halwa Preparation

  • Ingredients: Jaggery, rice powder, cardamom
  • Method:
  • Sauté jaggery and rice powder.
  • Add cardamom for flavor.
  • Transfer to a greased bowl and let it cool.

Gayathri has previously won awards for her culinary skills and also created over ten other dishes, including Dasapush Payasam and Hibiscus squash. Her innovative use of natural ingredients and flavors made her a standout participant at the festival.