French President Emmanuel Macron visits Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi with PM Modi
Varanasi, Mar 12 (IBNS): French President Emmanuel Macron visited Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a traditional luncheon on Monday afternoon.
President Macron, who is in India as part of a four-day visit, was delighted with the signature “Saatvik Thali”, meaning “food from the temples” served to him.
The sumptuous vegetarian spread, sans onion and garlic was curated by the Taj Nadesar Palace to create a bespoke local experience for the visiting dignitary.
The luncheon was an apt reflection of the local culture and cuisine, including tender coconut water, jeera chaas, Palak Patta Chaat, Aloo Dum Banarasi, Benarasi Kadhi Pakora, and Baingan Kalounji along with several other options.
Desserts such as Gajar Ka Halwa and Kesariya Rasmalai topped it all off with of course the quintessential Benarasi paan.
Built in 1835 by James Prinsep for the then British residents, the palace eventually became the abode of the Benaras royal family and is named after Goddess Nadesari, the consort of Shiva.
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