Menu for PM Modi's state dinner at the White House

State Dinner Menu

Appetizers:

1. Spiced Potato Samosas with Tamarind Chutney

2. Tandoori Shrimp Skewers with Mint Yogurt Dip

3. Paneer Tikka (Grilled Cottage Cheese) with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Soup:

4. Mulligatawny Soup (Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Indian Spices)

Salad:

5. Mango and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Main Course:

6. Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

7. Vegetable Biryani (Fragrant Rice with Assorted Vegetables and Spices)

8. Palak Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese in Spinach Gravy)

9. Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Curry)

10. Naan (Traditional Indian Bread)

11. Saffron Pulao (Basmati Rice cooked with Saffron and Whole Spices)

Accompaniments:

12. Raita (Yogurt Sauce with Cucumber and Mint)

13. Papad (Crispy Lentil Wafers)

14. Mixed Pickles and Chutneys

Desserts:

15. Gulab Jamun (Deep-fried Milk Dumplings in Sugar Syrup)

16. Mango Kulfi (Indian-style Mango Ice Cream)

17. Kheer (Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Pistachios)

18. Assorted Indian Sweets

Beverages:

19. Masala Chai (Spiced Indian Tea)

20. Mango Lassi (Mango Yogurt Smoothie)

21. Freshly squeezed fruit juices

22. Still and sparkling water

Please note that this is just a sample menu, and the actual menu for any state dinner would depend on the preferences of the hosts, guests, and any specific dietary requirements or cultural considerations.