Authors : Pankaj Kumar Ojha; Abdhesh Kumar; Pragya Ojha

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun134

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Abstract : Millet grains have been an integral part of the culinary heritage and traditional food systems in the Bundelkhand region of central India. However, with the advent of modernization and changing dietary preferences, the consumption of millets has declined, posing challenges to the region's food security and cultural identity. This review article examines the culinary heritage and local recipes associated with millets in Bundelkhand, highlighting the significance of revitalizing millet-based food systems. Through an exploration of traditional cooking practices, cultural significance, and nutritional value, this review identifies strategies to promote the consumption and preservation of millet-based foods. The findings emphasize the need for policy interventions, awareness campaigns, and culinary innovation to restore millets as essential components of the regional food system.

Keywords : Millets, Food Systems, Culinary Heritage, Local Recipes, Bundelkhand, Food Security, Cultural Identity.

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