From Mughlai to Kashmiri Delights—What Will Modi Plate Up for Putin This Time?

This will be President Putin’s first official trip to India since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India today and tomorrow, for the 23rd India–Russia Summit, attention is not just on the diplomatic agenda. Curiosity is already growing about the private dinner that will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House — a venue known for its carefully curated menus for visiting dignitaries over the years.

This will be President Putin’s first official trip to India since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.

Putin, however, is known for his restrained and uncomplicated approach to food. His daily diet is famously simple, rooted in traditional flavours and clean eating.

A typical breakfast for the Rus