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What is Modi diet and lifestyle plan? Celebrity nutritionist shares 8-course meal plan prepared for PM Narendra Modi

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 9, 2026, 10:45 IST
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Why all includes in Modi diet and lifestyle plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always been vocal about local foods and is often seen interacting with Indian nutritionists and food experts. Recently PM Modi's team approached celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho to prepare meal options for the honourable PM. In a post on his official website titled Made in India- The Modi Diet and Lifestyle Plan, Luke wrote, "We were asked to curate and design a special dish for our Honorable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi Ji, based on his favorite foods and superfoods, along with a special Modi Ji lunch and dinner menu centered around Indian superfoods to make it holistic, nutritious, and powerful. I was also requested to design key Modi Ji lifestyle tips—not just for our Honorable Prime Minister, but for our nation and the world." Thanking his team he added, "I am deeply grateful to this pilot team—who are also part of my amazing Team Luke—for working alongside me to make this happen for our Honorable Prime Minister, for India, and for our people. By the time you read this and, hopefully, implement it (which I truly hope you will), I would have already had the honor of presenting it to our Prime Minister." Scroll down to read the details of menu, which is defined as Shakti Bhojan- A wholesome Modi Shakti Thali Experence, a nourishing and power-packed Sattvic meal celebrating India’s rich culinary heritage.

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The team behind the menu

According to Luke's post, the elaborate and nutritiou meal plan was prepared by him along with Natashya Phillips, Gautam Kapadi, Narendra Firodia, Natasha Joseph, Shimpli Patil, Charmi Gogri, Charmi Gala, Deepika Rathod, Sneha Shah, Priyanka Vithlani, Ankita Nair, Mallika Margaj, Pooja Melwani, Taarika Dave, Mallika Margaj, Pooja Melwani, Jovita Aranha, Ishwarya Lakshmi, Sangeeta Sharma, Samantha Gregory, Anand Sawant, and Ankur Singh.

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Welcome Drink

Aam Panna: A tangy raw mango cooler, perfect to refresh and energize.
Pudina Jaljeera with Sabja: A minty, cooling digestive drink infused with sweet basil seeds.

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Starters

Coriander-Paneer Khandvi: Soft, melt-in-the-mouth steamed gram flour rolls infused with fresh coriander, paneer, and sesame seeds for a flavorful twist.

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Salad


Raw Papaya Carrot Sambariyo: A vibrant and sautéed mix of raw papaya and carrot with mild tempering for a refreshing start.

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Chutneys/Accompaniments

Peanut Chutney with Yellow Mustard Seeds: A nutty, tangy ground peanut chutney with a bold yellow mustard kick.
Fresh Turmeric and Ginger Pickle: An oil-free zesty lacto-fermented, immune-priming pickle packed with antioxidants.

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Main Course

Baingan ka Bharta: Smoky roasted, mashed eggplant cooked with mild spices for a soulful experience.
Gavar Nu Shaak: A simple yet flavorful stir-fry of cluster beans with aromatic spices.
Bajra Rotla with White Makkhan: Rustic pearl millet Indian flatbread served with creamy, hand-churned white butter.
Steamed Rice or Jowar Moong Dal Vegetable Khichdi: Choose between soft, fragrant steamed rice or a wholesome sorghum millet-moong dal and vegetable-loaded one-pot meal.
Sattu Kadhi: A soothing yogurt-based curry enriched with protein-packed sattu

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Dessert

Fada Ni Lapsi: A rich and warm Gujarati sweet dish made with broken wheat, edible gum, pure A2 ghee, dry ginger powder, saffron, and nuts, sweetened with jaggery.

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Beverage

Jeera Chaas: A gut-friendly yogurt drink infused with cumin for digestion.

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Post-meal mouth freshener

Mukwaas: A fragrant, digestive blend of fennel, roasted split coriander seeds, dill seeds, and flaxseeds.
Homemade Gulkand Paan: A royal sweet betel leaf filled with homemade gulkand for a refreshing end.

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