Vegetarian Delights on the Menu for Biden-Modi State Dinner

The Bidens' state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be mostly vegetarian, featuring stuffed portobello mushrooms and saffron-infused risotto. The menu incorporates seasonal American ingredients while paying homage to Indian cuisine with signature flavors like saffron and cardamom. The dessert is a rose-and-cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake. The guest chef, Nina Curtis, is known for healthful, plant-based cuisine. The menu allows guests from both countries to experience something of the other's culture.