<p>UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan on Saturday served a full vegetarian meal at the banquet he hosted in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>The banquet, at the Qasr-al-Watan presidential palace here, began with harees (wheat) and dates salad served with local organic vegetables and followed by grilled vegetables in masala sauce as starters.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-assures-indias-full-support-for-uaes-cop-28-presidency-1237233.html" target="_blank">PM Modi assures India's full support for UAE's COP-28 presidency</a></strong></p>.<p>The dignitaries were served black lentils and local harees (wheat) along with cauliflower and carrot tandoori for the main course.</p>.<p>A selection of local seasonal fruits was served for desserts.</p>.<p>“All meals are vegetarian and prepared with vegetable oils, and contain no dairy or egg products,” read a note on the menu card for the banquet.</p>.<p>The Prime Minister is in Abu Dhabi for a day-long visit at the invitation of the UAE President.</p>
<p>UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan on Saturday served a full vegetarian meal at the banquet he hosted in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>The banquet, at the Qasr-al-Watan presidential palace here, began with harees (wheat) and dates salad served with local organic vegetables and followed by grilled vegetables in masala sauce as starters.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-assures-indias-full-support-for-uaes-cop-28-presidency-1237233.html" target="_blank">PM Modi assures India's full support for UAE's COP-28 presidency</a></strong></p>.<p>The dignitaries were served black lentils and local harees (wheat) along with cauliflower and carrot tandoori for the main course.</p>.<p>A selection of local seasonal fruits was served for desserts.</p>.<p>“All meals are vegetarian and prepared with vegetable oils, and contain no dairy or egg products,” read a note on the menu card for the banquet.</p>.<p>The Prime Minister is in Abu Dhabi for a day-long visit at the invitation of the UAE President.</p>