Graphic Era students sets new record in Asia book of records with 554 ‘Parathas’
Graphic Era students sets new record in Asia book of records with 554 ‘Parathas’
Dehradun, April 30
Students and faculty of Graphic Era University have created a unique record in Asia. A total of 554 varieties of ‘parathas’ were prepared in just 1 hour and 28 minutes, setting this remarkable achievement. Graphic Era accomplished this feat in the presence of representatives from the Asia Book of Records.
Students and faculty members of the Hospitality Management Department of Graphic Era Deemed University collectively created this record. The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Narpinder Singh, said that India’s agricultural diversity is its greatest strength. Food is not limited to taste alone; it is also a symbol of national unity and cultural harmony.
In this event, ‘parathas’ transformed India’s rich culinary heritage into a vibrant and innovative celebration. These parathas, representing flavors and identities from different regions, included the nutritional richness of Uttarakhand’s gahat dal, chainsoo, jhangora, and kafuli, along with the traditional taste of North Indian paneer, sattu, matar, and radish parathas. Meanwhile, varieties like mawa-gulkand, banana-jaggery, and rasgulla parathas added a new dimension of sweetness, while experiments such as tamarind-onion, jaggery-sesame, and chana bhaji elevated traditional flavors. Keeping modern dietary preferences in mind, gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, multigrain, and high-fiber parathas were also presented, along with colorful varieties made from beetroot, spinach, and turmeric. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, including fish, kosha mangsho, sprouts, tofu, and dry fruits as fillings, reflected a balance of taste and health, proving that the paratha is not just a dish but a symbol of Indian culture and creativity.
Head of the Hospitality Department, Dr. Amar Dabral, stated that while preparing these parathas for the record, emphasis was not only placed on taste and presentation but also on nutrition and cultural diversity from different regions. Assistant Professor Dr. Ravish Kukreti added that extensive research was conducted on the types and ingredients of parathas popular in various regions. He mentioned that unique and nutritious elements such as purple potato and foxtail millets were also used.
Chairman of the Graphic Era Group of Institutions, Dr. Kamal Ghanshala, expressed happiness over this new achievement and said that it is not merely about numbers but a grand celebration of innovation and youthful energy in Indian culture and culinary arts. He added that the enthusiasm, discipline, and remarkable teamwork demonstrated by students and faculty while creating this record is truly inspiring and reflects the institution’s tradition of excellence. During the creation of this record, Asia Book of Records representative Mr. Anand Vedant was present. He presented a medal and certificate on behalf of the Asia Book of Records to the Vice-Chancellor for successfully preparing 554 varieties of parathas in 1 hour and 28 minutes. It is noteworthy that this department has previously achieved two Guinness World Records and five Limca Book of Records.
The University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. Santosh S. Saraf, Registrar Dr. Naresh Kumar Sharma, Dean of International Affairs Dr. D. R. Gangodkar, and Dr. Rakesh Dani were also present to encourage the team. The team of faculty members included Mohsin Khan, Sunil Lal, Vivek Rawat, and Yogesh Upreti. The student team included Chintu, Ayush Rana, Jude, Avinash Gurung, Cleo, Aman Mansoori, Sameeksha, Deepesh Pun, Pranav, Ashutosh, Anushka, Chaitanya, Santosh, Palak, Nishant, Bhupendra, Lokesh, Gaurav, Priyanshu, Karan, Mehak, and Mayank.
