These are the delicacies being served at the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi

After the massive win in 17th Lok Sabha Elections, today, Narendra Modi will once again swear-in as the Prime Minister of India along with the other members of the Union Council at 7 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan. As a part of the tradition, the evening will see high-tea and dinner hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind. The sprawling premises of Rashtrapati Bhavan is expected to host around 6,000 eminent people and dignitaries that will also include members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation). Here’s a glimpse of the delicacies that will be served and details about how much time is invested in the preparation of menu for such large gatherings.

Made with black urad dal, tomato puree, saffron and a pinch of kasuri methi, this dish is a speciality of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Chef Machindra Kasture, National Tourism Award winner and Executive Chef of The Ashok who is also, the First Resident Chef of Rashtrapati Bhavan for 8 years and has served two former Presidents of India says, “Dal Raisina was first introduced in 2010 during the tenure of Smt Pratibha Patil (ji) and since then it has become a part of the menu served for special occasions.”