Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has made a historic culinary achievement by preparing the largest and heaviest vegetarian shakshuka, successfully attempting a Limca Book of Records entry. The grand dish, measuring an impressive 8 feet in length and 4 feet in width, weighed a whopping 323.700 kilograms. The preparation took 1 hour and 23 minutes, and the feat was accomplished by a dedicated team comprising 4 professional chefs and 69 enthusiastic students from the Department of Hotel Management at MUJ. The record attempt was officially validated by government officials.
Prof. N.N. Sharma, The President of MUJ graced the event and emphasized the importance of such initiatives. He stated that, “Events like these are vital for promoting culinary culture and experiential learning among students.” Similarly Pro-President Prof. Karunakar K. Kotegar lauded the efforts of the department, adding, “This event is a testament to the department’s capability and reflects the vibrant research culture at MUJ.” Prof. Brajesh Kumar, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Commerce and Arts, welcomed all the guests and remarked, “This initiative will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of hospitality and tourism education in the country.”
The record-setting shakshuka not only showcases culinary excellence but also aligns with the institution’s vision of fostering creativity, sustainability, and practical learning in the field of hospitality.
Chef Dr. Saurabh Sharma, Head and Professor of the Department of Hotel Management, expressed his pride in the achievement and stated that “the event highlights the spirit of innovation and teamwork among the students”. The shakshuka is originally a North African non-vegetarian dish. But the team here at MUJ has prepared the vegetarian version of it.
This grand dish was crafted using 115 kg tomatoes, 48 kg bell peppers, 60 kg onions, 8 kg peeled garlic, 4 kg cream cheese, 20 kg tomato purée, 10 kg tomato paste, 2 kg olive oil, 2 kg butter, 3 kg salt,15 kg paneer, 11 kg curd, 8.2 kg semolina, 10 kg refined oil, 7.5 kg sauce and other ingredients. With this grand dish a history is created by Manipal University Jaipur.
