Winter season is synonymous with avarekai for the residents of Bengaluru. While the bean has not hit the markets in full force yet, the preparations for avarebele mela, one of the most popular food events of the city, has begun. The mela, organised by Shree Vasavi Condiments, will be held from January 5 to 9 at the National College grounds.
This is the 24th edition of the mela where unique food products made of avarebele like avare dosa, payasa, vada, manchurian, puff, halwa, avare ice cream, and over hundred others will be available to visitors. While Food Street at V.V. Puram had been the venue of the mela for so long, last year, owing to the renovation work at the Food Street and to accommodate a larger crowd, it was shifted to the National College grounds.
The footfall at the mela exceeded the exceptions of the organisers drastically, leading to many people not being able to get their food due to longer queues. Over five lakh people thronged the venue. This year, however, to avoid such situations, the organisers have taken many steps.
