Sanjeev Kapoor Recalls Cooking For PM Narendra Modi .. ?
Sanjeev Kapoor Recalls Cooking For PM narendra Modi, Says He Enjoys Everything From Khichdi To Parathas
Celebrity chef sanjeev Kapoor shared his experience of preparing a meal for the prime minister, highlighting his simple yet appreciative approach to food.The Prime Minister was given a combination of regional Middle Eastern delicacies and Sanjeev Kapoor's hallmark dishes. Kapoor recounted that Modi had once told him, "Sab unhone try kiya, saying kisi jagha ka culture pata karna ho toh khana se pata chalta hai," exemplifying Modi's view that one can learn about a region's culture via its cuisine. The chef made the observation, "There's a lot of simplicity in his eating," while also praising his reverence for food.
He recalled, "So, basically, there’s a lot of simplicity in his eating. But at the same time, he has a lot of respect for food. I remember this one dish called ful medames. Right? So I was serving it to him, and I said, 'Sir, here they make it like this... they add chopped onions, tomatoes, and all.' And he said, 'Oh, this is like our bhaji pav!"