NEW : President toasts India prime minister , urges greater cooperation between two countries . Tuesday 's dinner is the first state dinner of the administration . State dinners are deemed one of the most treasured and formal honors . Menu includes flowers from White House garden , honey from White House kitchen .
NEW : Obama toasts India prime minister , urges greater cooperation between two countries . Tuesday 's event is the first state dinner of Obama administration . State dinners are deemed one of the most treasured and formal honors . Menu includes greens from White House garden , honey from White House bees .