PM Modi served Gujarati-Israeli dishes from Bajra Rotis to Hummus, Falafel

By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday treated to a specially curated menu that uniquely blends Indian and Israeli flavours.

Media reported that from pearl millet rotis to freshly prepared hummus and falafel, several dishes are being prepared for the Indian PM to reflect the shared culinary traditions of both nations.

Reena Pushkarna, a renowned chef and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award recipient, has been tasked to craft a menu that reflects both PM Modi’s Gujarati roots and Israel’s iconic cuisine.

“We have prepared Gujarati food. And we got special permission to make this because last time I couldn’t make much Gujarati food,” media quoted Pushkarna as saying.

She said that her team has arranged it with dry fruits, pearl millet flour, and millets. “We will serve it freshly made and hot,” She added.

Prime Minister also be offered vegetarian Israeli specialities.

“We will also feed him some Israeli food. Hummus, tahina, and falafel these are known worldwide and are purely vegetarian. Local shakshuka or salad without eggs. We will try to have him taste those as well,” she said.