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. 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.

• Authored and photographed by Sheetal Bhatt, facilitated and published by Disha.

• Covers six northeastern districts: Banaskantha,

Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Mahisagar, Panchmahal, and

DSilent 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.
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.
• Authored and photographed by Sheetal Bhatt, facilitated
and published by Disha.
• 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.ahod.

• 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.