Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Modi Hosts Vegetarian BRICS Dinner Showcasing India’s Culinary Traditions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a special dinner for BRICS leaders and delegates in New Delhi.
The dinner was completely vegetarian.
It was designed to show guests different flavours from Indian cooking.
The meal started 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 ate fruit cream with jalebi and a rice pudding topped with mulberries.
More than 100 artistes performed during the dinner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an all-vegetarian gala dinner for BRICS leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The dinner, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, featured regional Indian flavours and contemporary presentation.
Starters included Khandvi Mille, a gram-flour roll, and Khumb Galouti, pan-grilled mushroom kebabs served with sheermal bread.
The main course featured Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, Carrot Bean Poriyal, Thakkali Belle Saaru, Millet Pulao, Beetroot Raita and Indian breads.
Desserts included Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni, while guests received pomegranate juice, coconut water and a performance by more than 100 artistes.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted BRICS leaders, delegates and other dignitaries; the dinner also featured artistes from BRICS countries.
- What
- An all-vegetarian gala dinner featuring regional Indian dishes, millets, drinks and a cultural performance was held.
- When
- Saturday, September 12, 2026; the dinner was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. during the September 12-13 BRICS Summit.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The dinner was presented as a celebration of India’s culinary traditions, regional flavours and contemporary food presentation.
- Host
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- BRICS Summit 2026 gala dinner
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Menu
- All-vegetarian Indian cuisine
- Starters
- Khandvi Mille and Khumb Galouti
- Main course
- Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, Carrot Bean Poriyal, Thakkali Belle Saaru, Millet Pulao, Beetroot Raita and Indian breads
- Desserts and drinks
- Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi, Shahtoot Phirni, pomegranate juice and coconut water
Sources
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‘Millet pulao’, ‘paneer lababdar’, ‘shahtoot phirni’: BRICS Summit gala dinner menu
BRICS Summit: Inside The Vegetarian Dinner Menu
