• Ajeet Kumar Singh
• Prof (Dr.) G. L. Samdani
• Dr.Nidhi Bhatia

India with its diversity of culture and traditions built over thousands of years influenced by the growth of multitudes of civilizations which has continued to have its uniqueness. Every community has preserved and nurtured the culture and traditions that were developed based on the central requirement of survival with nature and its changing needs. The communities built up unwritten rules regarding every social activity including the conduct of festivals and the cuisine that dictated the sentiments and mood of the seasons. The research paper covers historical evolution of Hebbar Iyengars community in Karnataka with their festive practices throughout the year. Research also tries to focus on the ingredients used and method of preparation of festive menus along with nutrient aspects that dish is offering in today’s calorie conscious generation. Methodology adopted for the research was primary and secondary both. The primary data was based on the experience of locals from the community and Secondary data from various articles.

Hebbar Iyengars, festive Cuisine, Culture.

"Blending Tradition with innovation in Festive Cuisine of Hebbar Iyengars ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.1-9, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCH06001.pdf

"Blending Tradition with innovation in Festive Cuisine of Hebbar Iyengars ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp1-9, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCH06001.pdf