French Food Festival in Pondicherry
Pondicherry was once a French colony. Even today, the lovely place has retained with pride a lot of features of its colonial rulers.
Pondicherry attracts plenty of tourists who love to take part in its various colorful festivals. Some are cultural, some are religious, and some festivals take the visitors on a gastronomic voyage.
‘Gourmet’, a famous French Food Festival organized by the Department of Tourism in the month of August is a delightful experience for the tourists. It celebrates in a grand way the grandeur of French cuisine. Food lovers are offered a rare opportunity to explore the best of French cuisine and cuisines from across the world.
The French Food festival serves as a huge platform for foodies who can try out various culinary preparations ranging from Hungarian, Italian , French, Mexican, Spanish to Indian dishes. Some of the palatable dishes that flatter the taste buds of the fish lovers are Seer fish (vanjaram),Coconut stew served with rice pancakes, Red tuna fish served with mayonnaise potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Those who have sweet tooth, need not worry at all. The food festival serves desserts like Chilled Peach, Lichi Stew and Khalia Chocolate Mousse filled with chocolate pancakes are simply irresistible.