The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who commenced their maiden visit to India today, will get a whiff of ‘desi’ flavours and aromas as a lavish Indian feast will be laid in front of them for dinner.

The royal couple, who are staying at The Taj Mahal Palace hotel, will be served a mix of non-vegetarian and vegetarian authentic Indian delicacies.
In the non-vegetarian menu, they will be served ajwaini macchli (fish chunks marinated with hung yoghurt and bishops weed, charbroiled in tandoor), kundan kalia (boneless lamb cooked with spices and topped with gold varq) and shahi murg ka soyota (chicken morsels cooked in a rich saffron, cashew and corn-based gravy).

From the vegetarian section, they can also opt for dal langarwali (black urad and channa dal cooked to perfection tempered with pure ghee) and paneer shahi korma (cottage cheese cooked with cashew and evaporated milk — a lakhnavi delicacy).

Other vegetarian delicacies are also planned, including subz gandheri kebab (blend of vegetables on a sugarcane stick, a specialty of Hyderabad), khumb makhana mattar (mushrooms, peas and fox nuts, cooked in rich tomato gravy), chhonka palak (spinach tempered with garlic, finished with dried fenugreek leaves).

As accompaniments, they will be served awadhi gosht biryani, boondi and fresh mint raita, Indian crud, cone papad, pickle, chutney and kachumber to be complemented with assorted mini Indian breads, Lucknowi vegetarian biryani (basmati rice and vegetables cooked together with panadanus extract).

In desserts, dodha with rabdi, chhenna payesh and sharifa kulfi are planned for the gala dinner.

The Taj Mahal Palace is also the venue for a charity reception, which will be attended by the royal couple.

The event is being held collectively by three charity organisations — Magic Bus, Doorstep, and India’s Childline — to generate funds to support vulnerable children across India.
Other vegetarian delicacies are also planned, including subz gandheri kebab (blend of vegetables on a sugarcane stick, a specialty of Hyderabad), khumb makhana mattar (mushrooms, peas and fox nuts, cooked in rich tomato gravy), chhonka palak (spinach tempered with garlic, finished with dried fenugreek leaves).

As accompaniments, they will be served awadhi gosht biryani, boondi and fresh mint raita, Indian crud, cone papad, pickle, chutney and kachumber to be complemented with assorted mini Indian breads, Lucknowi vegetarian biryani (basmati rice and vegetables cooked together with panadanus extract).

In desserts, dodha with rabdi, chhenna payesh and sharifa kulfi are planned for the gala dinner.

The Taj Mahal Palace is also the venue for a charity reception, which will be attended by the royal couple.

The event is being held collectively by three charity organisations — Magic Bus, Doorstep, and India’s Childline — to generate funds to support vulnerable children across India.