From Zaffrani Subz Pulao To Ramdana Anjeer Ladoo: PM Modi’s AI Summit Lunch Menu Revealed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a specially curated, allergen-free lunch for visiting dignitaries at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Entirely vegetarian, the menu celebrated India’s culinary heritage while aligning with sustainable, health-conscious eating. Ingredients such as millets, lentils, lotus stem, basmati rice, and saffron highlighted regional flavours. Take a look at what was served for the dignitaries.

Starters: The Nimona Kebab is a pan-grilled green pea kebab, delicately tempered with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Inspired by Matar ka Nimona, a winter dish from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, it offers a soft, savory bite with 113 kcal per 100g.

The Kham Khatai brings a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Made from green moong lentils, these patties are stuffed with sweet mango chutney and pan-grilled to perfection. Each serving carries 116 kcal per 100g.

The Kashmiri Nadru Kurkuri is a crunchy delight from the Kashmir Valley. Crispy fried lotus stem chips are sprinkled with spices, making them a popular snack. They contain 143 kcal per 100g.

Main Course: The Zaffrani Subz Pulao is a fragrant basmati rice dish cooked with seasonal vegetables and saffron. Traditionally part of Nawabi feasts in Hyderabad, it is rich and aromatic, with 152 kcal per 100g.

The Tandoori Salad offers a smoky twist to fresh produce. Tomatoes, bell peppers, and pineapple are marinated and grilled in a tandoor, creating a light dish with 78 kcal per 100g.

The Thepla is a Gujarati staple. This gram flour flatbread is flavored with fenugreek and brushed with mango relish cream cheese, adding a tangy note. It contains 138 kcal per 100g.

Desserts: The Rose and Coconut Pudding is a fragrant kheer made with coconut milk and topped with finger millet crumble. Its vibrant pink hue and creamy texture make it refreshing, with 167 kcal per 100g.

The Ramdana Anjeer Ladoo is a wholesome sweet crafted from puffed millet and dried figs. Nutty and chewy, it delivers 172 kcal per 100g.