G20 dinner menu celebrates millets, diversity: ‘Taste connects Bharat’

As the first day of the G20 Summit nears its end, the world leaders and delegates were served unique Indian delicacies at the official G20 gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.

The Heads of State and other world leaders were treated to a unique dining experience, with meals served on silver and gold-plated utensils, showcasing glimpses of India's rich culture and heritage.

The menu begins with an introduction to how India, with all its diversity, is connected by 'taste'. "A medley of traditions, customs and climate, Bharat is diverse in many ways, Taste connects us," the menu read.

There is also a special mention of millets in the menu, describing their nutritional and agricultural value.

Here's what was served for the G20 dinner:

Starters

Paatram: Foxtail millet leaf crisps topped with a yoghurt sphere and spiced chutney

Main Course

Vanavarnam: Jackfruit galette served with glazed forest mushrooms, Little millet crisp and curry leaf-tossed Kerala red rice

Indian Breads

Mumbai Pao: Onion seed-flavoured soft bun

Bakarkhani: Cardamom-flavoured sweet flatbread

Dessert

Madhurima ‘Pot of gold’: Cardamom scented Barnyard millet pudding, fig-peach compote and Ambemohar rice crisps

Beverages

Kashmiri Kahwa, Filter Coffee and Darjeeling Tea

Paan-flavoured chocolate leaves