celebrity chefs and five-star hotels have decked up the dining table to present the diverse culinary landscape of India.
Lamb and little millet soup, palm heart, pearl millet and mix mesclun, murgh badam and amaranth korma, millet nargisi kofta, wild rice and pearl millet mousse will be some of the unique creations being served at Delhi's Taj Mahal Hotel that will host key dignitaries.
«We have crafted special millet-based dishes for our in-room dining services and all-day dining restaurants. We have even flown in a chef who is based in the country of origin of the delegation that's staying with us to add an element of authenticity to the preparations in case they require customisation,» said chef Arun Sundararaj, director of culinary operations at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.
At ITC Maurya, which will host US president Joe Biden, all efforts are underway to take care of his likes and dislikes, people familiar with the matter said.
«All his likes are being taken care of. He is fond of the peanut butter sandwich so the home favourites will be served accordingly.
He also has a sweet tooth and the hotel has a good selection of ice creams,» a person familiar with the plans said. ITC Hotels declined to comment.
India will host the 18th annual G20 Heads of State and Government Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan on September 9-10 which will see participation from world leaders.