Dindori's Shivraj Maravi Masters Baiga Bamboo Dish, Gains Fame & Profit

• Shivraj Maravi from Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, a Baiga community member, specializes in a spicy bamboo vegetable dish.
• His unique culinary skill has earned him recognition, invitations to food exhibitions, and significant income.
• The bamboo shoots, harvested during the rainy season, are peeled, fermented, and dried before cooking.
• The dish is a favorite among the Baiga community and can be enjoyed with corn flatbread (served on betel leaves) or wheat flatbread.
• Preparation involves boiling tender bamboo shoots to remove bitterness, then cooking with onions, garlic, ginger, and spices.

Why It Matters: Shivraj Maravi's traditional Baiga bamboo dish brings him fame and success, highlighting tribal cuisine.