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PM Modi Hosts All-Vegetarian BRICS Dinner Showcasing India's Culinary Traditions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a special dinner for BRICS leaders in New Delhi.
The dinner was completely vegetarian.
It was designed to show the guests many types of Indian food.
The meal began with Khandvi Mille and mushroom kebabs called Khumb Galouti.
The main dishes included paneer, mushrooms, vegetables, lentils, millet pulao and Indian breads.
Guests also received pomegranate juice and coconut water.
For dessert, they were served fruit cream with jalebi and a rice pudding called Shahtoot Phirni.
The menu included millets, which are nutritious grains that can support sustainable farming.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an all-vegetarian dinner for BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The dinner featured regional Indian flavours alongside contemporary culinary presentation.
Starters included Khandvi Mille and Khumb Galouti, made with gram flour and mushrooms respectively.
The main course included Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, millet pulao, vegetables, lentil broth, raita and Indian breads.
Desserts included Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni, while drinks included pomegranate juice and coconut water.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted BRICS leaders and other world leaders.
- What
- An elaborate all-vegetarian gala dinner featuring regional Indian dishes and millets was served.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- When
- Saturday during the two-day BRICS Summit in 2026; the dinner was scheduled for 7:30 pm.
- Why
- The dinner was presented as a celebration of India's culinary traditions and regional flavours.
Key facts
- Host
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- BRICS Summit 2026 gala dinner
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Menu style
- All-vegetarian Indian cuisine
- Welcome drinks
- Pomegranate juice and coconut water
- Millet focus
- The menu highlighted pearl millet and described millets as nutrient-rich and suitable for sustainable agriculture
- Desserts
- Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni









