New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a special dinner for BRICS leaders and representatives at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday evening. During this, a special vegetarian menu showcasing the variegated culinary traditions of India was prepared for the guests. Withal with the dinner, a special cultural programme named 'Navaras: The Universe of Shared Emotions' was moreover presented.
However, the sparsity of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the dinner attracted the most attention. According to sources, Jinping did not shepherd the dinner and had returned to his hotel to rest. The official reason for his not peekaboo the dinner was not immediately revealed. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin and many other BRICS leaders participated in the dinner. Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed was moreover not present at the event.
What was served as a starter?
The dinner started with a special starter. Guests were treated to Khandvi Millefoy, which featured steamed Khandvi made from gram flour with a tempering of mustard, coconut and curry leaves withal with saffron mango, microgreens and yogurt dressing.
Apart from this, Khumb Galouti was moreover a part of the menu. It featured lightly grilled mushroom kebabs served with mint pearls and sheermal bread.
Is there a glimpse of Indian taste in the main course?
The main undertow included dishes like Paneer Lababdar, Himalayan Gucchi Mushroom and Shatavari. Gucchi Marmik was prepared with saffron, raisins and mamra almonds.
It was accompanied by Carrot Bean Poriyal, Arhar Dal, South Indian style light soup Dhakkali Bele Saru, Mivet Pulao, Beetroot Raita and a variety of Indian rotis.
Did Jalebi enhance the taste of the dessert?
At the end of the dinner, Old Delhi Fruit Surf with Jalebi was served to the guests. It included crispy jalebi with seasonal fruits and light whipped cream. Apart from this, Mulberry Phirni was moreover a part of the dessert menu.
Through this unshortened dinner, an struggle was made to present the diversity of Indian supplies and moreover the variegated regional culinary traditions of the country.
