‘Truffle and artichokes’: 1897 royal dinner menu for Maharajas of Gwalior and Baroda stuns netizens
A 1897 royal dinner menu between the Maharajas of Gwalior and Baroda, written entirely in French, reveals the significant influence of colonial powers on Indian elite culture. Dishes like truffles and artichokes, served in a French style, highlight a sophisticated, globalized culinary trend adopted by Indian royalty for prestige and diplomacy, showcasing a fascinating historical 'flex'.
A 1897 royal dinner menu between the Maharajas of Gwalior and Baroda, written entirely in French, reveals the significant influence of colonial powers on Indian elite culture. Dishes like truffles and artichokes, served in a French style, highlight a sophisticated, globalized culinary trend adopted by Indian royalty for prestige and diplomacy, showcasing a fascinating historical 'flex'.
