As Delhi prepares to host the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, preparations are underway to offer visiting delegates a taste of India’s rich culinary diversity. The summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam, with representatives from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates expected to attend.
Alongside diplomatic discussions and global policy matters, food is set to become an important part of the hospitality experience. Organisers are reportedly preparing a special menu showcasing celebrated snacks from different parts of India under a “tradition to table” theme.
The carefully curated spread will feature six regional specialities representing different parts of the country. The selection includes Kashmiri walnuts, Delhi’s maida-based kaju, Maharashtra’s bhakarwadi, Rajasthan’s mini kachori, Bengal’s kucho nimki and Tamil Nadu’s murukku.
For Bengal, the inclusion of kucho nimki offers an opportunity to showcase a familiar traditional snack to an international audience. The crispy preparation is particularly popular during festive occasions and is commonly prepared in Bengali households during the autumn festival season.
Similarly, murukku represents South India’s distinctive culinary heritage, while bhakarwadi, mini kachori and the other selections highlight regional flavours and cooking traditions.
Chefs specialising in regional Indian cuisine are expected to prepare the delicacies for the visiting dignitaries. Hotel officials involved in the preparations have emphasised that Indian cuisine represents more than taste, incorporating hospitality, care and cultural diversity.
With diplomats from several major economies gathering in Delhi, the BRICS menu is poised to offer guests a flavourful journey across India—one plate at a time.
