Mastering Indian cuisine is not always easy. Here are 6 viral examples from last year when people from outside the country managed to win the hearts of desi people with their creations.
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Videos of foreigners cooking Indian food often go viral.
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In the last year, many of them have managed to cook it really well
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Take a look at some examples below
Indians are very fond of food and are extremely particular about the “right” way to cook traditional dishes. Because of social media, people all over the world are experimenting with different cuisines and trying to cook dishes from around the world. Naturally there is a lot of interest in Indian cuisine. While some viral videos have shown us how Indian dishes made by foreigners can go wrong, there are also many examples of the opposite: people abroad are able to follow detailed recipes, get the right ingredients, and prepare flavourful Indian dishes. I spend time. As the year comes to an end, here are some of the top viral videos that are proof of that:
At the end of the year: 6 times in 2024 foreigners surprised desi food lovers with their Indian dishes
1. New Zealand’s Chef Nails Masala Dosa Recipe
Chef Andy Harnden, originally from New Zealand, is quite popular on social media. Some time back he had uploaded a reel showing himself making masala dosa and tomato chutney. He starts mixing soaked rice, lentils and fenugreek seeds to make the batter. He prepares masala aloo stuffing by sauteing onions, garlic and spices along with mashed potatoes. Their tomato chutney also looks quite attractive. Many users including India appreciated his efforts. Click here to read the full story.
2. Young chef makes impressive butter chicken and naan
Butter chicken and butter naan is a match made in foodie heaven. This particular combo has a huge number of Indian fans. So, it’s no surprise that many were delighted to see a young cook, Kian Hayat, attempt to make it at home. The end result won many hearts online. Even people were surprised by his amazing culinary talent at such a young age. Read the complete article here.
3. Popular vlogger prepares a range of Indian dishes
Jake Dryen is famous for his love of plant-based Indian food. Her videos often showcase her recipes for various regional cuisines from across the country. This year, many of his creations went viral and captured the hearts of Indian foodies. From his preparation of Maharashtrian dishes to his Dal Bhaat-Aloo Bhujia combo, we can give many examples. In one reel, he also introduces the audience to the basic spices used in Indian cooking. He explains the concepts using masala dabba. Check it out here.
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4. American man makes Kerala-style biryani
Tim Lally, a vlogger from Texas, shared a reel of himself trying to cook Kerala-style biryani. He uses star anise, cloves, green cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, red chilli, black pepper etc. to make his own biryani masala. Many Instagram users from Kerala expressed their appreciation in the comments. Some people also shared tips to improve the recipe. Get the full story here.
5. British vlogger recreates Indian wife’s favorite dishes
A video showing a heartwarming food-and-drink bond between a couple has gone viral on Instagram. The husband, Ben, is an Englishman, and his wife, Sheeba, is a Tamilian based in Vancouver. Ben shared the reel in which he is seen cooking some of the dishes loved by his wife. She is first seen making South Indian-style egg puffs, followed by idlis and sikka parathas. Check out the article here.
6. German woman helps make boondi for laddus
A viral video shows a German woman helping a group cook boondi in an outdoor space. She tells that the boondi will be used to make laddus. The yellow liquid base mixture for boondi is already ready. In the clip, we see Jennifer pouring hot oil through a slotted spoon. The small round drops are carefully roasted until they turn dark yellow. Learn more here.
We can’t wait to see the impressive viral recipes come 2025!
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