Inkpot India Hosts Culinary History Event at Kathika Cultural Centre in Old Delhi

The inaugural edition of 'The Living Table', an immersive cultural and culinary event, was held at the historic Kathika Cultural Centre and Neem Ki Haveli in Old Delhi. Organised by the cultural organisation Inkpot India, the evening event explored the journeys, memories, and migrations that have shaped North Indian cuisine over the centuries.

The event commenced with a panel discussion examining how food migrated across different kingdoms, communities, and borders. Moderated by Simar Malhotra, the founder of Inkpot India, the dialogue brought together food experts to trace how centuries of cultural exchange defined modern North Indian culinary traditions.

The panel featured Monish Gujral, the Chairman of Moti Mahal, alongside renowned food historian and Persian scholar Salma Husain. They were joined by chef, author, and food writer Sadaf Hussain. Aman Nath was also in attendance at the cultural gathering, which brought together historians, chefs, authors, and cultural enthusiasts.

During the discussion, the speakers traced the evolution of various traditional dishes, ranging from kebabs and tandoori cooking to recipes that travelled across the Indian subcontinent before and after the Partition. The speakers highlighted how these changing culinary practices continue to preserve the history of migration, adaptation, and cultural identity.

Following the panel discussion, the event culminated in a storytelling-led dining experience for the gathered guests, where the history of the region's cuisine was served to the attendees one course at a time.