Kundapur: Hotelier Anand Poojary hosts PM Modi’s vegetarian cuisine during US visit for fifth time


Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (MS)

Kundapur, Jun 26: NRI hotel entrepreneur Anand Poojary shouldered the responsibility of providing the vegetarian cuisine to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent three-day visit to the USA.

Aloor Anand Poojary took care of the cuisine of PM Modi who stayed in Washington DC. This is the fifth time that Anand is entrusted with the responsibility of food of PM Modi.

Ananda Poojary and his wife Sumita have been residing in Washington DC for the past 35 years and run Woodland Hotel. Anand is the son of Badiya Poojary and Girija couple, the residents of Kallangady Mane of Aloor village of the taluk.


Anand Poojary

As Anand’s hotel is located in Washington DC, food catering of Indian VIPs is done by him.

As 2023 is international year of Siri Dhanya, the dinner special was bisi bele baath consisting of various pulses. PM Modi also likes Gujarati style kichdi, dhokla, raw or boiled fresh vegetables and fruits the same was provided. Modi also likes south Indian dishes like idli chutney and vada sambar.

It is learnt that, Modi gave instructions to Anand not to take hardship of procuring vegetables from India thinking that he needs only Indian made vegetables. Modi asked Anand to use any local vegetables which he is not familiar with.

 

 

 

  

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Be Indian , buy Indian but eat American.....looks like he doesn’t like Indian veggies quality

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    For those interested in knowing what Modi ate and drank, let them read those articles and gloat. As for us (me and my ilk) we were interested to know what purchases of US made arms did Modi commit to buy? How much of tax payers money has he spent? What are the terms of the deal. This will effect us as Indians and not what he ate. The US and most Western countries are facing a recession, high inflation and a host of financial issues. They invited Modi to the US as they wanted a nice "fat Hen" to come shopping their way and purchase their arms and spend their monies, but prior to that Biden made it very clear to Modi that he does not want to talk of the border issues between India and China. However, they wanted India to side in the West's War effort against Russia in Ukraine. We know Modi did make purchases, but we have no clear details of the deal yet? The second issue is Manipur is burning for close to 2 months, will the Prime Minister visit Manipur and do the needful and ask for Calm is the next big question?????

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  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    When it comes to Indian food all over the Globe OR within ENTIRE India.. NO One EVER existed to beat Udupi-Mangalorean food !!Keep Up..!!!

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  • DP, Balmatta

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Surprised, no mention of MUSHROOMS .

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    What is so exciting about this.... Modiji is served dishes of his choice by the hotelier and Indian tax payers pay the bills. Having said that Mr. Poojary may be a good man but surely he is a great and smart business man.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    What is so exciting about this.... Modiji is served dishes of his choice by the hotelier and Indian tax payers pay the bills. Having said that Mr. Poojary may be a good man but surely he is a great and smart business man.

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  • Karthik, Gurugram

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Great of him to serve the PM of India in US. India needs to be at the front of development.

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  • Eulalia D'Souza, Bejai / Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    So, what is the big deal? Anand is a US Citizen & he is doing his Business, thus living his life & making US Ricer, rather than any contribution to India. He will be paid for his services to our hon. P. M. Hence what is a big issue about it? Whose simplicity is being spoken about here? I wonder none are as simple as discussed & we are all aware of that fact.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Eulalia, Couple of things here FYI... Ananda Poojary makes very tasty Vegetarian Indian food... He was a male model in Bombay before moving to US....and more handsome than most of your Bollywood actors...Honestly...His father in law was cook here in famous Indian Restaurant called Udupi....then he started a Vegetarian Restaurant here called Woodlands....Also Poojary makes great sweets especially Sheera -Ladoo-Mysore Pak....His Buffet consists of Dozens of Veggie items and Dozens of sweets....When he is at restaurant he personally serves to his Customers....I am his Customer since 2000....I believe he started this restaurant in 1996...." Gunakke Matsaravilla"...Tak...Takk...

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Thanks for your detailed comment, It seems you attended the dinner with PM. After reading-Mooh Me Paani Aa Gaya...

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Monty, forgot to mention earlier....he makes great Kheer / Payasam - Holige-Jalebi as well....Where is Rita ....I would like to take her to Woodlands like I do with most of my guests...People who don't like Modi are hitting Disagree to Aloor Ananda Poojary without tasting his delicious Veggie food....SAD...Tak...Takk...

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Very true; moreover, they have not mentioned the special meal/dishes cooked for the hon PM or the amount was spent by the exchequer or complimentary?

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  • Lawrence, USA

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    During the PM visit the Pakoda was promoted by Modiji and Idli was promoted by Kamala Harris. They didn't know about Mangalore Krishna Bhavana's crisp Voda and Mohini Vilasa's Masala Dosa with ghee. I have tasted it about 25 years ago and still remember the yummy taste.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    ಪ್ರೀತಂ ಫರೆಂಗಿ ಪೆಂಟೆಡ್ ಇಟ್ಟೆಲಾ ಕಳಿತಿಕ್ಕುಂಡ ?

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Flavian Kuwait.Yes even four years back was available.Must see if this year too is there.Aashe Aaathanda kalitha?

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Preetham, Farangipet (Kirem) Enjoy your day 💃

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    💃 Pulchat kali and Maruvai sukka must've been there in the menu. That is in Kirem. why to go to Washington? Firangipet Comments ! kya baath hai. Cynthia come out of illusionary world. It's too late.

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  • Preetham, Farangipet

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Pulchat kali and Maruvai sukka must've been there in the menu.

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  • chrisd, Managlore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Poojary is not Indian citizen and what is big in this he is paid for his service

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  • SIDDIK QATAR, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    News about discussion on development didn't gave much footage . Wherever he goes, most of the news column generates his personal lifestyle instead of favours for country. such as mushroom, cuisibe jacket, watches, and cars which he used.

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  • Anil (Professor), Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Does Anand Poojary knows about Manipur Violence ?, And BJP has initiated it?

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    The travel, food, and the crowd arranged by our tax money. Result America got billions of dollars business deals

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Modiji, enjoyed mutton dumb Biriyani on Nawaz Sherifs Birthday few years back!

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    We are happy with Pakodas ... with coconut chantey 👍👌

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Modi lives for making India free of Congress! Any doubt. ? Also, to Make Gujjus Richer.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    ಮಲ್ತಿನ ಮಾತ್ರ ಬಾರೀ ಸೋಕ್ ಆತಂಡ್ ಬೂತಾಯ್ದನೇ, ಕಮ್ಮೆನ ಬರೋಂದ್ ಇತ್ತಂಡ್.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    What is not available in Cities in India, now a days.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Is it mandatory to taste the samples first and after one-hour or so food will be served to VIP's ?

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Poojary is not Indian citizen.

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    When in US eat KFC modiji for a change.

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  • ca girish kk, valencia/mlore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    There are few legends like our PM who eat for living and do not live for eating......

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  • Satyanarayana bhat, Mlore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Like the PM who eats mushrooms from Taiwan .

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    PM is pure vegetarian and in addition does not eat mushrooms, garlic and onion ( just like in GSB religious functions)..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    We are happy with Pakodas ...

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  • Jossey, Kulai Paddayi

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Simplicity of the man makes him great, followed by international recognitions and awards....

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Kulai Paddayi is also called Chitrapura.

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  • clifford, mangalore

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Simplicity of the man makes him great, followed by international recognitions and awards.... I hope our tax payers are not contributing for the awards and celebration sponsors cost

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    His Mann Ki Baat is Bisi Bele Bath ...

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Mon, Jun 26 2023

    Poojarle, Singapore mushroom gasi ittnda ????

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