Millet cuisines, rangoli await first ladies, spouses of G20 leaders at Delhi's Pusa campus
India's rich agricultural heritage and taste a millet-based feast prepared by renowned celebrity chefs.
A majority of G20 leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, have already confirmed their participation at the summit.
According to official sources, the first ladies and spouses of the dignitaries will be guarded by the specially-trained men and women commandos of another paramilitary force — Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
The first ladies and spouses of the participating heads of G20 countries have been extended a special invitation to an agriculture exhibition, said a senior government official associated with preparations.
They will have a unique opportunity to savour a millet-based feast prepared live by renowned celebrity chefs, including Kunal Kapur, Ajay Chopra and Anahita Dhondy.
Joining these chefs will be two culinary experts from the ITC group — Kusha Mathur and Nikita Mehra.
In the 'Live Cooking Area', the chefs will prepare a 'full course meal' with a focus on millets.
From appetisers, salads, and main courses to desserts, the magic of millets will be showcased in its full glory.
The special guests will also get a first-hand experience of making rangoli using millets with two distinct themes — «Harmony of Harvest» and «Unity in Sustenance».
«The Ministry of Agriculture is adding a vibrant touch to the G20 Spouses Program at the NASC Complex with two exquisite millets based rangolis,» the official said.
These artistic creations will not only showcase India's expertise in integrated farming systems but will also highlight its significant role
