What Delectable Dishes Await at PM Modi’s State Dinner at White House? Details Inside – News18

Last Updated: June 22, 2023, 03:23 IST

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U.S. first lady Jill Biden hosts a a media preview in advance of Thursday’s State Dinner as part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United States, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2023. (Image: Reuters)

US first lady Jill Biden hosted a preview in advance of Thursday’s State Dinner as part of Modi’s official visit to the United States

In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the White House on Wednesday unveiled exquisite dishes at a media preview, showcasing a delightful fusion of flavors that included Millet-based recipes.

US first lady Jill Biden hosted a preview in advance of Thursday’s State Dinner as part of Modi’s official visit to the United States, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.

The culinary talents of guest Chef Nina Curtis, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison came together to create a remarkable menu for the State Dinner.

#WATCH | Guest Chef Nina Curtis gives details on the State Dinner that will be hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“…We are very excited that India is leading efforts to celebrate the international year of millet. We have incorporated marinated millets into our menu” she… pic.twitter.com/Ts0Smq6TN7

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023

According to the news agency ANI, the exquisite dishes include a delightful fusion of flavors, including Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce, Crisped Millet Cakes, Summer Squashes, Marinated Millet and Grilled Corn Kernel Salad.

Other dishes include compressed Watermelon, Tangy Avocado Sauce, Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Creamy Saffron-infused Risotto, and Rose and Cardamom-infused Strawberry Shortcake.

Washington, DC | At a media preview at the White House, ahead of the State Dinner that will be hosted for PM Narendra Modi, dishes that will be served have been put on display.The menu will include Marinated Millet and Grilled Corn Kernel Salad among other dishes. pic.twitter.com/ScA7ojdbYd

— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023

Gives details on the State dinner, Jill Biden said, PM Modi will have the opportunity to hear one of our nation’s incredible talents – Grammy award winner Joshua Bell.

“His performance will be followed by Penn Masala – a South Asian acapella group from the University of Pennsylvania who are bringing a little piece of my hometown to the White House along with songs inspired by the sounds of India..,” she was quoted as saying by ANI.

Modi arrived at the Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC where he was given a guard of honour amid incessant rains.

He arrived here from New York where he led a historic event at the UN Headquarters earlier in the day to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officials, diplomats and prominent personalities.

In the Washington leg of the visit, Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with President Joe Biden and address a joint session of the US Congress.

Earlier on Wednesday, Jill Biden joined Prime Minister during their visit to the National Science Foundation in Virginia, where she highlighted his commitment to education and emphasized its role in strengthening the bilateral ties between India and the US.

Modi visited the US federal agency that supports science and engineering, shortly after he arrived in Washington on the second leg of his maiden state visit to the country.

The First Lady and PM Modi also met students from India and the US who are learning skills to succeed in industries vital to the economies of the two countries.