PM Modi's veg lunch menu details
On the 4th day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a specially curated, allergen-free lunch for global leaders attending the summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The private sit-down lunch hosted by the Prime Minister was a key highlight, reflecting the nation's culinary heritage. As per reports, the lunch menu was designed for inclusivity and global sensitivities. According to reports, the menu used an "all allergen-free" approach and excluded milk, wheat, or nuts. It was a pure vegetarian menu using ingredients such as millets, lentils, lotus stem, basmati rice, and saffron, celebrating regional Indian flavours while aligning with healthy, sustainable eating. The menu also listed calories per 100g, making it easier to understand nutritional values of each dish. Scroll to read the details.
Starters
Nimona Kebab : Pan-grilled green pea kebab tempered with cumin seeds and asafoetida. The kebabs are inspired by Nimona, or Matar ka Nimona - a winter dish of fresh green peas popular in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Kham Khatai : Delicate green moong lentil patties stuffed with sweet mango chutney and pan-grilled. These vegetarian kebabs are loved for their melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Kashmiri Nadru Kurkuri : Crispy fried lotus stem chips sprinkled with spices. It is a popular, crunchy snack from the Kashmir Valley.
Main Course
Zaffrani Subz Pulao : Fragrant basmati rice with seasonal vegetables and saffron. It is a rich, aromatic rice dish made with saffron (zaffran), nuts, and ghee, often served as part of a luxurious, celebratory, or "Nawabi" meal in Hyderabad.
Tandoori Salad: Tomatoes, bell peppers, and pineapple are marinated and grilled in a tandoor.
Thepla : Gram flour flatbread flavoured with fenugreek, brushed with mango relish-flavoured cream cheese. Thepla is a popular, soft, and thin flatbread that is a staple in Gujarati households.
Desserts
Rose and Coconut Pudding: Rose and coconut milk pudding (kheer) with finger millet crumble. Featuring a vibrant pink hue, this is a creamy, fragrant, and refreshing dessert.
Ramdana Anjeer Ladoo : Puffed millet and dried fig delicacy