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National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Noida
BHA301- INDIAN CULINARY ARTS (THEORY)
1. Preamble
Number of hours per group
2. Course Description
This course is designed to fine-tune the student to graduate from small-batch cooking to bulk cooking of a large
size of group. Introduction to recipe calculations and alterations for bulk production, reshuffling and use of
convenience food are emphasized. The care and precautions to be taken in handling large equipment are
addressed. Food is to be prepared in a time-bound environment that upgrades the learner’s skills to enable speed
in cooking. An aesthetic sense of cleanliness and maintaining hygiene standards are introduced through kitchen
stewarding.
3. Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner will be able to
Knowledge
1. Recognize the various equipment used in bulk kitchen/ volume feeding - Regional Indian Cuisine – Local
cuisine, Tribal cuisine, Forgotten recipes, Indian breads, Indian snacks, Indian sweets.
2. Write menus for Indian Regional Indian Cuisine, Tribal cuisine, Forgotten recipes, Indian Breads, Indian
Snacks, and Indian sweets for volume feeding.
3. State the applicable food laws and regulations for bulk cooking.
4. Discover menu planning principles in Institutional catering, Industrial catering, Hospital catering, ODC, Mobile
catering, Retail stores, Corporate catering, and food bank/ cafeteria.
5. Enumerate the Emerging pathogens, GMF, Food labeling and Newer trends like Plant-based culinary arts,
Ready-to-Eat foods, Organic food.
Competencies
1. Choose equipment essential in bulk cookery.
2. Demonstrate principles of cooking in the bulk kitchen.
3. Develop expertise in indenting and menu planning for volume cooking.
4. Plan and prepare menus for Indian Regional Indian Cuisine, Tribal cuisine, forgotten recipes, Indian Breads,
Indian Snacks, and Indian sweets for volume feeding.
5. Prepare, plan and illustrate menus related to Institutional catering, Industrial, Hospital, ODC, Mobile catering,
Retail store, Corporate catering, Food bank/ cafeteria.
6. Design special menus for different festivals of India.
7. Identify various Indian spices and vegetables.
8. Classify and prepare varieties of Indian Breads, Indian Snacks, Indian sweets
Mindset
1. Appreciate the cultural diversity of India to promote the various regional cuisines of India.
2. Promote special Tribal and Community Cuisines of India.