Millet Cakes, Stuffed Mushrooms, Tangy Avocado Sauce: Check White House State Dinner Menu For PM Modi

Washington DC: Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name to advertise millets, First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, has included millet-based dishes within the State Dinner to be held in his honour. First Lady Jill Biden labored with visitor Chef Nina Curtis, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison to develop the menu for the State Dinner.

The first course contains Marinated Millet and Grilled Corn Kernel Salad; Compressed Watermelon and Tangy Avocado Sauce. While the principle course contains Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms and Creamy Saffron-infused Risotto. It additionally has Sumac-roasted Sea Bass; Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce; Crisped Millet Cakes and Summer Squashes.

Millet-Inspired Menu 

Recognizing the significance of millets and making a home and international demand together with offering nutritious meals to the folks, on the behest of the Government of India, the United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. The marketing campaign of PM Modi to advertise ‘Shree Anna’ will fulfil the dietary necessities of crores of individuals internationally.

Millets are thought-about good for well being and in addition useful for farmers and atmosphere pleasant. The Millets are vitality dense, drought resistant, with decrease water necessities and might be simply grown in arid soils, and hilly terrain and are much less inclined to pests.

Giving particulars on the State Dinner that shall be hosted for PM Modi, the First Lady stated, “Tomorrow night, guests will walk across the South Lawn into a pavilion draped in rich greens with saffron-coloured flowers at every table – the colours of the Indian flag.”

As a part of the Official State Visit to the United States, First Lady Jill Biden will host PM Modi, for an occasion highlighting career-connected studying and workforce coaching packages. “After dinner, we will have the opportunity to hear one of our nation’s incredible talents – Grammy award winner Joshua Bell. His performance will be followed by Penn Masala – a South Asian acapella group from the University of Pennsylvania who are bringing a little piece of my hometown to the White House along with songs inspired by the sounds of India..,” stated Jill Biden.

After her transient comment, Chef Curtis, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison offered dishes from the menu.

Who Is Chef Nina Curtis?

Chef Nina Curtis is a culinary artist primarily based in Sacramento, CA who is widely known for her distinctive ability and creativity in plant-based delicacies. Chef Curtis’ ardour for plant-based delicacies spans over twenty years of serving in pivotal roles, together with Director of Culinary and Executive Chef positions.

Chef Curtis is thought for seasonal and garden-to-table recipes and for mentoring up-and-coming cooks to assist others create plant-based culinary experiences all over the world. 

The First Lady and Social Secretary Carlos Elizondo labored with David Stark Design and Production, a design agency that assisted with the design and visitor expertise for the dinner.

Decor Elements

The decor options parts that honour the custom and cultures of America and India, together with, the India State Flag. The State Dinner will happen in a pavilion on the South Lawn draped in greens and saffron, honouring the colors of the Indian flag and the power and heritage they characterize.

Peacock and Bald Eagle: Imagery of India’s nationwide fowl, the peacock, and America’s nationwide fowl, the bald eagle, will function the backdrop to President Biden and Prime Minister Modi’s toasts for the night.

Lotus Blooms: A longstanding function in Indian design all through historical past and impressed by mandala-style illustrations present in conventional Indian artwork, the lotus flower is included all through the decor and tablescapes.

Symbolic Views of Washington: Through the translucent pavilion construction, friends shall be surrounded by views of the enduring symbols of our nation, our democracy and our historical past: the White House, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Washington Monument.

Musical Performances: Following the dinner, friends will get pleasure from musical picks from the next performers: Joshua Bell, American Violinist and Conductor. Joshua Bell is a GRAMMY Award-winning violinist, soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and conductor, and presently the Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin within the Fields.

Bell’s highlights within the 2023-24 season embody a global tour of his newly-commissioned challenge, The Elements, that includes works by famend residing composers.

Penn Masala, a South Asian A Cappella Group may even carry out on the occasion. They are identified for authentic compositions and harmonies that traverse traditions and seize the expertise of rising up with each Eastern and Western cultures. Penn Masala has carried out all over the world, together with on the Indian International Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra may even carry out on the occasion. For greater than two centuries, the United States Marine Band has been a part of the occasions which have formed the Nation. Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band is America’s oldest repeatedly lively skilled music group and made its White House debut on New Year’s Day 1801.