Southern flavours reign supreme at President Droupadi Murmu’s ‘At Home’ reception on Republic Day: The full hi-tea menu

Jan 27, 2025 05:24 PM President Droupadi Murmu’s Rashtrapati Bhavan reception, hosting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, shone the spotlight on South Indian delicacies President Droupadi Murmu hosted a reception on the occasion of Republic Day, yesterday, within the hallowed confines of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Referred to as ‘At Home’, the centre of the dignitary-flanked reception was an exquisite hi-tea menu, shining the spotlight on some scrumptious delicacies from across the South Indian gastronomic spectrum. The eminent l of attendees included the likes of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, also the chief guest for this year’s Republic Day parade, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Miner Narendra Modi, several Union miners, top civil, military and police officers, and diplomats. Southern flavours got the spotlight at President Droupadi Murmu’s ‘At Home’ reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan: The full hi-tea menu(Photos: X/rashtrapatibhvn, Whisk Affair) As per an ANI report, the following were the eats served up. Spoilt for savoury choiceGongura pickle stuffed kuzhi paniyaram or pan fried fermented rice dumplings with sorrel leave pickle lead the charge followed Andhra mini-onion samosas with a side of tomato peanut chutney. Karuveppilai podi ghee mini ragi idli or steamed finger millet rice cakes, tossed in ghee and a curry leaf spice mix followed suit. Udupi uddina vada or crispy doughnut shaped lentil fritters, mini masala uttappam with podi or fermented rice pancakes with gun powder and kondakadalai sundal or tossed chickpeas with spices, left all takers spoilt for choice. Crowd favourites like murukku, banana chips, and tapioca chips were of course made available. Concluding on a sweet noteDesserts were a decadent yet earthy affair with all sweet teeth in attendance chose between rawa kesari or a semolina, ghee, sugar and saffron concoction, parippu pradaman or lentil coconut milk pudding with palm jaggery, mysore pak or dry sweets with condensed milk, dry fruit putharekalu or rice starch flaky pastry with jaggery and nuts and ragi ladoos. Hydrating optionsTo wash all the deliciousness down guests had the option to chose between green vegetable juice, orange juice, tender coconut water, elaichi tea, filter coffee Nilgiri and green tea. What a feast indeed! Recommended Topics News / HTCity / HTCity Foodies / Southern flavours reign supreme at President Droupadi Murmu’s ‘At Home’ reception on Republic Day: The full hi-tea menu See Less