Excitement is building in the capital as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived for a private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday night. Many are particularly curious about the menu, continuing a tradition of carefully planned meals served to the Russian leader during his visits to India.

Over the years, Putin’s visits have included menus ranging from Kashmiri dishes to elaborate Mughlai spreads. In 2014, during a dinner hosted by former President Pranab Mukherjee, the menu reportedly included Kahwa, the saffron-infused Kashmiri drink, Haak ka Saag slow-cooked in its own juices, Galauti Kebabs, and Murg Dhaniwal Korma. Other dishes included Badam Shorba, mushrooms, cottage cheese, and vegetables cooked with onion seeds. Desserts served were rose-fla

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