STCJ Food Carnival (Cooking without Fire) DATE - TO BE ANNOUNCED No registration fee General Rules 1. No Cooking or Heating – Participants are not allowed to use any form of fire, stove, induction, microwave, or electric heating devices. 2. Pre-Prepared Ingredients Allowed – Ingredients such as chopped vegetables, boiled items, or pre-cooked ingredients can be brought from home. 3. Time Limit – Each team/participant will have 45 minutes to prepare and present their dish. 4. Hygiene & Cleanliness – Participants must maintain cleanliness while preparing food. Gloves, aprons, and hair caps are recommended. 5. Creativity & Presentation – The dish should be innovative, well-presented, and visually appealing. 6. No Raw Meat or Seafood – Only vegetarian or pre-cooked ingredients can be used for safety reasons. 7. Plating & Garnishing – Proper plating and garnishing should be done before presenting the dish to the judges. 8. Judging Criteria – The dishes will be judged based on taste, creativity, presentation, and hygiene. 9. Team Size – Participants can compete individually or in teams of 3 members. 10. No External Assistance – Only participants are allowed to prepare the dish; external help is not permitted. 11. Dish Name & Explanation – Each participant/team must name their dish and give a short description of its ingredients and inspiration. 12. Use of Packaged or Ready-to-Eat Items – Limited use of packaged food is allowed, but the main dish should be freshly prepared. 13. Eligibility – Food has to be prepared by only boys or men, no community wise participation rules will be applicable and 2 or 3 boys/men from different communities can also participate. Ideas for the food and drink items that can be prepared Chaats & Salads 1. Bhel Puri – A mix of puffed rice, sev, chopped veggies, and chutneys. 2. Dahi Puri – Mini puris stuffed with yogurt, chutneys, and spices. 3. Sprouts Chaat – Healthy salad with sprouted moong, veggies, and lemon juice. 4. Fruit Chaat – A mix of seasonal fruits with chaat masala. 5. Paneer Salad – Cubed paneer with veggies, lemon, and spices. Sandwiches & Rolls 6. Mumbai Veg Sandwich – Stuffed with cucumber, tomato, potato, and chutney. 7. Dahi Bread Chaat – Soft bread pieces soaked in curd and chutneys. 8. Paneer Wrap – Soft tortilla filled with paneer, veggies, and mayo. 9. Cheese Chilli Toast (No Cook) – Cheese spread with chopped chilies and herbs on bread. 10. Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich – Classic refreshing sandwich with butter and seasonings. Desserts & Sweets 11. Laddoo (No Cook) – Made with crushed biscuits, condensed milk, and nuts. 12. Chocolate Balls – Crushed cookies mixed with cocoa and condensed milk. 13. Dry Fruit Barfi – Blended dry fruits shaped into barfis. 14. Shrikhand – Sweetened yogurt with saffron, cardamom, and nuts. 15. Fruit Cream – Mixed seasonal fruits in sweet whipped cream. Beverages & Coolers 16. Lassi (Sweet/Salted) – Blended curd with sugar or salt and spices. 17. Aam Panna – Raw mango pulp mixed with spices and mint. 18. Masala Buttermilk – Curd blended with ginger, green chilies, and coriander. 19. Cold Coffee – Instant coffee blended with milk, ice, and sugar. 20. Falooda – Milkshake with basil seeds, rose syrup, and falooda sev.
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