After all-veg BRICS dinner, Rahul Gandhi says 80% of Indians eat non-veg
Rahul Gandhi said 80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian, a day after an all-vegetarian dinner was served to BRICS delegates in New Delhi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that a large majority of Indians eat non-vegetarian food, a day after an all-vegetarian banquet was laid out for BRICS leaders and delegates in New Delhi.
In a post on his social media handles, Gandhi wrote that 80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian and described Indian non-vegetarian cuisine as delicious. He paired the remark with a lighter aside about his sister's chole bhature, sharing an image of the dish on a dining table.
His comment followed Saturday's BRICS Summit dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
What was on the menu
The meal opened with khandvi mille, a steamed gram-flour roll, and khumb galouti, mushroom kebabs served with mint pearls.
The main course featured paneer lababdar, gucchi marmik made with Himalayan morel mushrooms and asparagus, and carrot bean poriyal. Also on the menu were thakkali belle saaru, a light lentil broth, millet pulao, beetroot raita and assorted Indian breads.
Dessert comprised Old Delhi fruit cream with jalebi and shahtoot phirni.
The evening included a performance by an ensemble of more than 100 artistes, drawn largely from India and other BRICS member countries.
Modi's closing remarks
During his closing remarks at the summit, PM Modi underlined the need to strengthen resilience among BRICS nations and cautioned that the weaponisation of critical minerals could obstruct shared growth.
Speaking at the session on 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability', he said the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals can hinder common progress, and noted that inclusivity in the adoption of technology had been emphasised.