Archive · 11 Sep 2026
India's BRICS Friendship Menu Brings Regional Flavors to Delegates
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.
The Taj Mahal hotel is preparing special food for visiting leaders and delegates.
The menu is called the “India Friendship Menu.”
It includes Indian dishes such as Nalli Nihari and pepper fry with almonds.
The chefs also considered foods that guests might enjoy at home.
They used ingredients and designs inspired by flowers such as lotuses and orchids.
A map of India will show foods from different states and capitals.
The hotel hopes the meals will help guests learn about India and feel welcome.
Delegates will also receive a recipe book to take home.
The Taj Mahal, New Delhi, is preparing an “India Friendship Menu” for BRICS delegates.
Executive Chef Kaushik Misra led three to six months of research for the menu.
Dishes include Nalli Nihari, pepper fry with almonds and other Indian classics.
The hotel is using flowers, pralines, mithais, savouries and a culinary map of India to showcase regional traditions.
Delegates will receive a recipe book explaining chef-curated dishes and recipes.
- Who
- The Taj Mahal, New Delhi, led by Executive Chef Kaushik Misra, is preparing the menu for BRICS leaders and delegates.
- What
- A special “India Friendship Menu” featuring Indian regional dishes, sweets, savouries and culinary displays is being created for in-room dining.
- When
- The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13; the menu was researched and developed over three to six months.
- Where
- At the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, in India.
- Why
- To welcome delegates, introduce them to India’s culinary heritage and accommodate familiar food preferences from participating countries.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Summit dates
- September 12-13
- Menu name
- India Friendship Menu
- Hotel
- Taj Mahal, New Delhi
- Executive chef
- Kaushik Misra
- Highlighted dishes
- Nalli Nihari and pepper fry with almonds
- Research period
- Three to six months
- Additional guest item
- A recipe book containing chef-curated recipes