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Swiss President Guy Parmelin Treated to Unique Culinary Fusion by PM Modi and President Murmu
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:20
Swiss President Guy Parmelin Treated to Unique Culinary Fusion by PM Modi and President Murmu
- •Swiss President Guy Parmelin experienced diverse Indian culinary traditions during his October 5 visit to New Delhi.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a lunch at Hyderabad House featuring an India-Switzerland fusion menu combining raclette cheese with chaat masala and masala chai ice cream.
- •President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan spotlighting Himalayan cuisine with ingredients from Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh like yak cheese, lotus stem, and sea buckthorn.
- •The menus showcased regional Indian delicacies such as Farrukhabadi Alukam Raclette, Dharti Ke Phool, Nadur Kebab, and Chaman Qaliya.
- •Discussions during the visit also covered deeper cooperation in health, clean energy, space, Yoga, and Ayurveda.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a lunch at Hyderabad House featuring India-Switzerland fusion dishes like Farrukhabadi Alukam Raclette, Ambila Gerstensuppe, Lapsi Nusstorte Pie, and Masala Chai Ice Cream alongside traditional regional options.
President Droupadi Murmu's banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan drew inspiration from Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, featuring items such as Ladakhi wild nettle soup (Za Thuk), Nadur Kebab, Chaman Qaliya, Kana Gucch Pulao, and desserts like Phirin and Phaymer.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin visited New Delhi on October 5, 2026, where he attended culinary events hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
