{
  "id": 12326168,
  "title": "From Ladakhi nettle soup to Kashmiri morel pulao: What was on Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s dinner menu in New Delhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/from-ladakhi-nettle-soup-to-kashmiri-morel-pulao-what-was-on-swiss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/from-ladakhi-nettle-soup-to-kashmiri-morel-pulao-what-was-on-swiss-president-guy-parmelin-s-dinner-menu-in-new-delhi-11791268578559.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swiss President Guy Parmelin enjoyed a Himalayan-inspired dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first State visit to India with First Lady Caroline Parmelin. The menu featured traditional recipes from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, blending regional ingredients and less-known preparations. The meal commenced with Za Thuk, a wild nettle soup, followed by Labo-Na Tsonma, a salad incorporating unique cheese varieties from the Himalayan region. The culinary journey continued with Kimb Chaat and Nadur Kebab, then transitioned to Dum Olav, a Kashmiri staple, and finally concluded with traditional desserts like Shufta and Phirin. Guests could also experience Kashmiri Kahwa or Gur Gur Chai as part of the meal. The event followed Parmelin's discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various topics such as trade, defence, technology, and strategic cooperation.",
  "summary": "Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s first State visit to India featured a special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. From Ladakhi nettle soup and Kashmiri morel pulao to kahwa and Gur Gur Chai, here’s what was on the menu.",
  "key_points": [
    "Swiss President Guy Parmelin dined at Rashtrapati Bhavan",
    "Menu included Ladakhi nettle soup and Kashmiri morel pulao",
    "Meal featured regional dishes from Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Kimb chaat, Shufta: Kashmiri cuisine finds its way to plates in banquet for Swiss President in Delhi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kimb-chaat-shufta-kashmiri-cuisine-finds-its-way-to-plates-in-banquet",
        "published": "2026-10-06T07:36:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}