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Gujarati Basundi, Jalebi top vegetarian fare at Saarc retreat
Kathmandu: The all-vegetarian fare for Saarc leaders at the Dhulikhel resort had a sweet Gujarati touch – Gujarati Basundi with Jalebi – as dessert, perhaps keeping in mind Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hails from the western Indian state.
The luncheon menu during the retreat for Saarc leaders at the Dwarika Resort was surprisingly totally vegetarian.
Modi is a strict vegetarian, and according to media reports has been tucking into jeera rice, dal and vegetables at the Soaltee Hotel where the leaders are staying.
The luncheon began with an appetizer, comprising dumplings infused with spinach, carrot and beetroot, stuffed with seasonal vegetables and homemade cottage cheese, served with Himalayan spiced tomato pickle.
For salad, there was Rolled Cucumber Salad, comprising cucumber rolls filled with avocado, cheese and mizuna greens, topped with fenugreek, fruit, edible flowers and molasses, according to the menu tweeted by the external affairs ministry spokesperson.
There was also Nettle and Fenugreek soup, served with homemade and assorted breads.
The main course was Nepali Thali, comprising green beans and potato curry, cauliflower curry, zucchini curry, sauted Palung greens, sauted mustard greens, spiced mushroom curry, lentil kofta, homemade cottage cheese curry (paneer), black lentils with yam, organic rice (red, brown, black, white), chapatis (wheat and multi grain), assorted pickles, and ghee.
For dessert, there was a Saarc Symphony comprising dishes from each of the eight member states.
There was Baklava from Afghanistan, Rasbari from Bangladesh, Daisee (sweet yellow rice) from Bhutan, Gujarati Basundi (thickened sweetened milk garnished with almonds) with Jalebi from India, Phirni (sweet pudding with milk and rice) from the Maldives, Sikarni (creamy dessert made from drained yogurt) from Nepal, Shahi Tukra (rich bread pudding with dry fruits) from Pakistan, and Watalappan (coconut custard pudding) from Sri Lanka.
Tea and coffee was also served after the repast. The leaders returned to Kathmandu after lunch for the formal closing ceremony.
The leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif and host Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, flew down in the morning by chopper to the retreat for talks in an informal setting.
All the leaders, except for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who stayed back at the hotel, had yellow scarves around their necks. The reason was yellow was the significant colour of the day of the week – Thursday, and associated with the planet Jupiter.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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