SILENT CUISINES The Unsung & Disappearing Foodways of Gujarat’s Adivasis

Silent Cuisines is a powerful tribute to the culinary heritage of Gujarat’s Adivasi communities. Curated with care and cultural sensitivity, this 150-page hardbound book brings to light 50 heirloom recipes passed down through generations within the Garasia, Dungri Garasia, and Bhil households.

The Silent Cuisines is a Project of DISHA an Ngo, The book is authored and photographed by Sheetal Bhatt, and published by Disha, this book is more than a collection of recipes—it’s an immersive journey into forgotten kitchens, forest traditions, and seasonal wisdom that are slowly fading away.

• A curated collection of 50 heirloom Adivasi recipes from Gujarat.

• Features culinary traditions of Garasia, Dungri Garasia, and Bhil communities.

• Covers six northeastern districts: Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Panchmahal, and Dahod

• A 150-page, hardbound volume rich in visuals and stories.• Result of two years of immersive fieldwork in remote
forests, foothills, and village kitchens.
• Highlights seasonal, sustainable, and traditional food
practices'.

• A 150-page, hardbound volume rich in visuals and stories.

• Result of two years of immersive fieldwork in remote forests, foothills, and village kitchens.

• Highlights seasonal, sustainable, and traditional food practices.

• Offers a rare insight into cultural, ecological, and social
aspects of Adivasi life.
• Perfect for culinary enthusiasts, cultural researchers, and
lovers of indigenous knowledge.
• A meaningful addition to the conversation on food
heritage and preservation.