Russian President Vladimir Putin’s India visit was full of several cultural moments. From flavourful Assam black tea to Kashmiri saffron, a handcrafted silver horse, an ornate tea set, and a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita — these were among the gifts Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented to him.

He was also treated to a banquet steeped in Indian tradition, flavour and heritage. Hosted by Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the all‑vegetarian state dinner showcased India’s regional diversity and culinary heritage. From jhol momo to achaari baingan , badam ka halwa to kesar kulfi , the banquet featured traditional dishes from across the country. Among the myriad items presented, one stood out for its exclusivity: gucchi doon chetin — stuffed Gucchi mushrooms with walnut c

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