BRICS Summit 2026: From Khandvi Mille To Shahtoot Phirni, Check All-Vegetarian Menu Of Grand Dinner Hosted By PM Modi For World Leaders

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an all-vegetarian dinner at Bharat Mandapam for world leaders attending the two-day BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The menu featured a blend of India's regional culinary traditions presented in a modern style. The dinner commenced with two distinctive starters: Khandvi Mille, a Gujarati-inspired dish of steamed gram-flour rolls with mustard, coconut, curry leaves, kesar mango, microgreens, and a yogurt dressing; and Khumb Galouti, tender pan-grilled mushroom kebabs with mint pearls on a bed of sheermal bread.

The main course included Paneer Lababdar, soft cottage cheese in a rich shallot-and-tomato gravy, served with Gucchi Marmik, Himalayan morel mushrooms and asparagus cooked with saffron, raisins, and mamra almonds. South Indian flavors were added by Carrot Bean Poriyal, carrots and green beans tossed in aromatic spices, coconut oil, and freshly grated coconut; and Thakkali Belle Saaru, a light lentil broth made with toor dal, fresh tomatoes, and curry leaves.

The meal concluded with Millet Pulao, a combination of fragrant basmati rice and pearl millet with spices and seasonal aromatics; Beetroot Raita, chilled yogurt mixed with beetroot and herbs; and assorted Indian breads. Desserts included Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi, a mix of seasonal fruits, whipped cream, and crisp jalebi; and Shahtoot Phirni, a slow-cooked milk-and-rice pudding topped with sweet mulberries and gold leaf. The dinner was accompanied by pomegranate juice and coconut water as refreshing beverages.