As the first day of the G20 Summit came to a close on Saturday in Delhi, world leaders and delegates were treated to a unique culinary experience at the official G20 gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi
The global leaders dined with elegance, as their meals were served on silver and gold-plated utensils, showcasing India's rich culture and heritage
The menu beautifully encapsulated India's diversity, emphasising how taste connects this nation of myriad traditions, customs, and cultures
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The menu included a special mention of millets, highlighting their nutritional and agricultural significance. Millets, comprising diverse grains such as Sorghum, Pearl millet, Foxtail millet, and Finger millet, offered a treasure trove of nutrients
India's persistent efforts on the global stage led to the United Nations officially designating 2023 as the International Year of Millets. This prestigious recognition underscores the importance of millets in addressing food security, nutrition, and sustainability challenges worldwide
The culinary journey began with "Paatram," foxtail millet leaf crisps topped with a yoghurt sphere and spiced chutney
The main course featured "Vanavarnam," a jackfruit galette served with glazed forest mushrooms, little millet crisp, and curry leaf-tossed Kerala red rice, complemented by Indian bread
For dessert, guests indulged in "Madhurima 'Pot of Gold'", a cardamom-scented barnyard millet pudding with fig-peach compote and Ambemohar rice crisps
A delightful array of beverages was offered, including Kashmiri Kahwa, Filter Coffee, Darjeeling Tea, and paan-flavored chocolate leaves
Taking to Instagram, PM Narendra Modi shared pictures of the G20 leaders and other guests, and captioned it "At the G20 Gala Dinner last evening"