How to make millet recipes that were served to delegates during G20 summit?

The recently concluded G20 summit, held in India from September 9-10, featured a diverse and healthy menu, including a range of delicious millet dishes. World leaders, such as US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of OECD, and other distinguished delegates, enjoyed this culinary experience during the two-day event. It showcased India’s culinary richness and its commitment to healthy choices on the global stage.

How to make G20 Millet Recipes At Home?

Chef Sanjay, the Head Chef at The Ashok, contributed some distinctive recipes that were served to the delegates staying at the hotel during the G20 summit. These culinary creations added a touch of elegance and local flavor to the experience of the summit attendees.

Curry Leaf Flavoured Grilled Salmon

Ingredients:

Salmon – 200 gm
Curry leaves – 15 gm
Oil – 40 ml
Ginger garlic paste – 15 gm
Chilli powder – 4 gm
Turmeric – 4 gm
Salt to taste
Peppercorns – 5 gm
Lemon juice – 15 ml
Gram flour – 15 gm

Method:

Cut the salmon fillets into desired shape and wash thoroughly.
In a mixer, make a blend of curry leaves, red chilly powder, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, peppercorns.
Prepare a marinade with the blended spices and oil, salt, lemon juice and gram flour.
Marinate the salmon in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Grill them on hot plate by using very little oil.
Serve hot with pudina chutney and lemon wedges.

Pearl Millet Peas Soup

Ingredients

Pearl millet – ½ cup
Water – 1½ cups
Green peas – ½ cup
Garlic – 2 cloves roughly chopped
Pepper powder – 1 tsp.
Refined oil – 2 tbsp.
Salt to taste

Instruction

Rinse the millet well, drain water and set aside. In a pressure cooker, heat oil – add garlic and sauté till slightly browned.
Then add the peas and sauté for 5 minutes in low flame. Add required seasoning and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the millet and give a quick sir. Add 1 ½ cups of water.
Pressure cook for 5 whistles in low medium flame.
Blend the mixture well. Simmer and strain.
Serve hot with a generous sprinkle of millet pops or almond flakes.

The blend of diverse cuisine and culinary expertise showcased at the G20 summit adds a unique dimension to global diplomacy. It highlights the importance of cultural exchange and gastronomy as bridges between nations, fostering understanding and cooperation among world leaders. Like this post? Don’t forget to check out our other short stories in our Quick Read section