Foreign couple says nothing is ‘too raw to eat' in India in video, Internet reacts
A foreign couple's observation about India's approach to using raw and green ingredients in everyday cooking has triggered a lively conversation online, especially among Indian food lovers.On Instagram, content creators Guru and Lia shared their admiration for Indian cuisine, calling it remarkably inventive when it comes to using unripe ingredients. Sharing a video, Guru explained how green mangoes are commonly pickled, raw jackfruit is cooked into savoury dishes, and even edible flowers are turned into fritters or pakoras.advertisement'There is no such thing as too raw to eat in India,' read their caption. 'When it is a flower, you can make pakora. When it is raw, cook in sabji. When it is ripe, eat as it is. That's so amazing.'
Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Life in India with Guru and Lila (@guru_laila)The post struck a chord with many Indians, especially those who hadn't consciously thought about their own culinary habits. 'As an Indian, I didn't realise that I eat so many things raw. I have been doing it routinely without even realising it,' a user said. However, several users pointed out that India's food culture varies widely by region, and not all communities use ingredients in the way described by the couple. 'That's completely wrong and stereotypical. In South India, we have sambar, spicy dishes, millet-based meals we don't only rely on vegetables,' a user said. advertisementAnother user pointed out how India's vegetarian meals are often fresh and unprocessed, which contrasts them with Western fast food. 'Wait until you find out that India has the most vegetarian dishes, and all are not processed like cheeseburgers,' the user said. See the comments here: Guru and Lia's post may have started with a simple observation, but it opened the door to a broader reflection on the diversity and depth of Indian food, one that Indians themselves are still learning to appreciate.
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