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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'That's our culture': Desi woman treats US construction crew to vada-chutney, video goes viral
In Minnesota, a heartwarming incident occurred. A homeowner offered traditional Indian snack, vada, to American construction workers. The workers were sealcoating a house. The Sealcoating Guys shared the video on Instagram. The video went viral with millions of views. Social media users praised the homeowner's kindness. The act highlighted Indian culture's hospitality. It showed food and compassion can connect people. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a heartwarming display of hospitality, a group of American construction workers received a touching gesture from a homeowner while carrying out their duties for a Minnesota-based sealcoating company. The unexpected moment occurred when a woman stepped outside her home and served the crew a traditional Indian snack, leaving the workers both surprised and company, known as The Sealcoating Guys, provides asphalt and paving services across Minnesota. They captured the wholesome moment in a video and shared it on Instagram, where it quickly resonated with viewers around the world. In the video, a woman dressed in casual loungewear and a light scarf can be seen holding two disposable plates filled with three pieces of vada each, accompanied by a portion of spicy coconut the crew worked outside her residence, the woman graciously handed them the plates of hot, homemade snacks. The workers responded with cheerful gratitude, visibly touched by her generosity. Their reaction reflected a blend of surprise and appreciation, with smiles and laughter spreading among them as they tasted the South Indian about what they were eating, the workers asked the woman about the dish. She enthusiastically described it as 'vada,' comparing it to a savory doughnut—crispy on the outside, soft inside, and entirely savory rather than sweet. The dish, popular in many Indian households, is a staple evening snack in southern states like Tamil Nadu. It's often served with coconut chutney, which adds a cooling contrast to the spiced video also captured the workers thoroughly enjoying the meal, with one of them exclaiming how delicious it was. Their appreciation and openness to trying something new struck a chord with viewers, turning the short clip into a viral sensation. Since being posted on May 26, the video has amassed over 11 million views and countless media users flooded the comments with admiration for the homeowner's gesture. Many highlighted how such acts of warmth are deeply rooted in Indian culture, where guests and even strangers are often treated with reverence and kindness. One Instagram user wrote, "It's just a gesture of goodwill buddy, it's very common in India.." Another gushed, "That's Indian culture.."One user explained that the snack served was 'Ulunthu Vada,' a popular version made with urad dal, beloved for its crispy texture and soft interior. It is a ppular comfort dish in Tamil NaduThis simple moment served as a beautiful reminder that compassion and food often transcend language and borders, bridging communities through shared humanity.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian woman surprises American construction crew with vada-chutney: ‘So kind of you'
Workers of an American sealcoating company got the sweetest surprise when a homeowner offered them traditional Indian snacks while they were on the job. The Sealcoating Guys is a Minnesota-based company that specializes in paving and asphalt services. The company shared a video on Instagram that shows a woman offering vada and coconut chutney to construction workers who were presumably working at her home. The woman's offer of homemade snacks was met with a wholesome reaction as the crew thanked her profusely. The video opens with a woman – dressed in nightwear with a dupatta on her shoulders – standing outside the house with two disposable plates in her hands. Each plate contained three pieces of vada with coconut chutney. She offered the plates to the sealcoating crew working outside her house. 'Thank you so much,' crew members were heard telling her in the now-viral video. 'This is so kind.' The construction crew also asked the woman to explain what she was serving them. 'Vada,' she answered, describing the snack as a 'donut, kind of. But not sweet, spicy only.' A post shared by The Sealcoating Guys (@sealcoatinguys) The video also showed the sealcoating crew polishing off their plates of vada and coconut chutney, full of praise for the fried snack. 'Fire,' one crew member was heard saying in the video. The woman's gesture has won praise on social media. The video, shared on May 26, has gone viral with 11.3 million views. 'It's just a gesture of goodwill buddy, it's very common in India,' wrote one person in the comments section. 'This is the beautiful culture of India. Atithi Devo Bhava (The guest is equivalent to God),' another wrote. 'That's Vada with spicy coconut chutney. It's one of the famous everyday evening snack here in my state, Tamilnadu. There are some varieties of vada, but the one you had is the famous one called Ulunthu vada, crispy outside, soft inside,' another person explained. (Also read: 'Indians have amazing hospitality but…': American man on visiting someone's home unannounced)
