From Paatram To Madhurima, What's On The Menu For G20 Dinner Tonight?

Following a dynamic day at the G20 Summit on Saturday, global leaders are concluding their day with a lavish dinner hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Several dignitaries, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, and French President Emmanuel Macron, have already arrived at the venue.

The G20 leaders will savor a sumptuous Indian vegetarian feast. Here's a glimpse of what the world leaders will enjoy for dinner tonight:

Starter

Paatram: Foxtail millet leaf crisps adorned with a yogurt sphere and spiced chutney

Main Course

Vanavarnam: Jackfruit galette served with glazed forest mushrooms, crispy little millet, and Kerala red rice with curry leaf seasoning

Indian Breads

Mumbai Pao: Soft buns flavored with onion seeds
Bakarkhani: Sweet bread infused with cardamom

Dessert

Madhurima: Cardamom-scented Barnyard millet pudding accompanied by fig-peach compote and Ambemohar rice crisps

Beverages

Kashmiri Kahwa, filter coffee, and Darjeeling tea

In addition, the leaders will be treated to Paan-flavored chocolate leaves.

Earlier in the day, leaders from the world's top 20 economies gathered at the Bharat Mandapam for the grand G20 Summit hosted by India.

Under India's G20 presidency, a significant milestone was achieved on Saturday when all G20 member states adopted the New Delhi Leaders' Summit Declaration with 100 percent consensus. During the second session of the Summit, Prime Minister Modi announced, "We have just received the good news that, due to the hard work of our teams and your cooperation, a consensus has been reached on the New Delhi G20 Leaders Summit Declaration... My proposal is to adopt this G20 declaration."

"History has been made with the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. United in consensus and spirit, we pledge to work collaboratively for a better, more prosperous, and harmonious future. My gratitude to all fellow G20 members for their support and cooperation," Prime Minister Modi shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Additionally, PM Modi declared the 55-member African Union as a permanent member of the G20, marking the first expansion of the influential bloc since its inception in 1999.