HUBBALLI: SSK Savaji Hotels Owners’ Association (Hubballi) has been formed to popularise Savaji food across the country and also to get GI (geographical indication) tag for the traditional Savaji food, one of the delicious and popular nonveg cuisine of north Karnataka. The association, a state-level body, has over 200 hoteliers as members now.
Savaji food is popular in north Karnataka districts, mainly Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Bagalkot and Koppal. Looking at it popularity and taste, many big hotels have also included Savaji food in their menu.
Association president Ramu Habib said it’s high time to brand Savaji food. “Savaji food is a traditional cuisine prepared using homemade ingredients and masala. Many people visit Savaji-serving hotels just to enjoy it,” he said, adding: “To popularise it across the country, we have decided to get it GI tag, and we have involved 200 hoteliers for this. We will tour all the districts in Karnataka, and bring all hotels serving Savaji delicacy under the association and make efforts to get the coveted tag.”