New Delhi. India is going to present the unique color of its culinary heritage to the foreign guests coming to attend the BRICS conference. From Delhi's five-star hotels to Bharat Mandapam, preparations have been made to bring out the taste of different parts of the country.
Whole India will be seen in one plate
The menu includes traditional dishes made from grains like millet, jowar and ragi. Ragi Dosa, Bajra Upma and Millet Pongal along with seasonal fruits, coconut water and fresh buttermilk will also be served to the guests. The afternoon thali will have South Indian flavor along with Gujarati and Rajasthani thali. At the same time, Kashmiri Pulao, Deccani Tadka, Hyderabadi Veg and Non-Veg Biryani and South Indian Stews will also be a part of the menu. This means that every guest will get a chance to get acquainted with the culinary traditions of some part of India.
Taste will change according to foreign taste
According to a hotel official involved in the preparations, a fusion of Indian taste and foreign tastes is being prepared keeping in mind the food and diet of the guest countries. Customized continental breakfast without oil and spices will also be available at the live cooking counter, so that the food can be prepared on the spot as per the guest's need. Foreign Minister S. at Bharat Mandapam. This culinary diversity will also be visible in the dinner hosted by Jaishankar, where chefs from different states will together prepare the country's thali.
Special arrangements for VVIP guests
Preparations to host BRICS guests are also in full swing in major hotels of Lutyens' Delhi. VVIP blocks have been booked in Taj Mahal Hotel, Taj Palace, ITC Maurya, The Leela Palace, The Oberoi, Shangri-La and The Lalit. Separate blocks have been reserved in The Lalit for delegations from Russia, China, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and other countries. At the same time, many hotels are preparing to host top leaders and diplomats of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Menu will be decorated with kebabs and tandoori
The identity of Indian taste has also been given a special place in the menu. Lucknowi kebabs, tandoori dishes and slow-cooked Indian gravies will be prepared for foreign heads of state. Keeping in mind the religious and personal preferences of the delegations, separate sections have been created for pure vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and dedicated kitchens have been provided for both.
Strict vigil on food safety
There is a strict system of food safety behind this special menu. Regular lab testing of raw materials, spices and bakery items used in hotels is being conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Surveillance has been increased on the kitchens of five-star hotels and zero tolerance policy has been adopted regarding food safety. Special food safety officers and microbiologists are being deployed, who will check the quality and hygiene of the food just before it reaches the guests.