Achi news desk-
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been no shortage of creative minds who have started putting on their aprons and preparing street meals and snacks, adding unusual ingredients in an attempt to create something special and unique. While some of these recipes are mouth-watering, others disgust the general public. In keeping with the spirit of experimentation, this week too, street vendors tried recipes and created something strange that went viral on the internet.
Check out some of the eccentric recipes we’ve curated this week:
Gulab Jamun Chaat
There is a special place for sweets in the hearts of all Indians, and festivals are the perfect excuse to taste these delicacies with gusto. However, when a few adventurous minds try to recreate these classics by adding strange elements, it is not necessarily a success with Desi foodies. The same was true of the ‘Gulab Jamun Chaat’ that surfaced online, leaving everyone completely disgusted. This extraordinary combination consisted of Gulab Jamuns placed on a plate, followed by generous dollops of curd, tamarind, and green chutney, topped with Papdi and Sev. The clip caused a stir, receiving an immediate thumbs up from the internet.
Burger With Noodles
Second on the list is a burger loaded with noodles, popularly known as the ‘Speedy Singh Burger’ in Punjab. This unique food combination left the internet divided, with many people expressing concerns about the messiness of adding noodles between burgers. The clip was posted on Instagram by food vlogger Akshay Sachdeva. The viral clip starts with toasting the buns in butter, then adding a generous amount of tandoori sauce and some vegetables such as sweet corn, capsicum, and carrots. Then, he sprinkles oregano along with aloo tikki and green chutney to enhance the taste. Finally, comes the amazing addition of a pre-made street style cowmein.
Samosa Bhindi
Samosas are very tasty for desi while taking a tea break for refreshment. These crunchy pockets filled with spicy mashed potatoes and a dash of vegetables hold a special place in the hearts of Indians. However, in today’s era of unique culinary experiments, samosa has had many experiments. Recently, another variation, ‘Bhindi Samosa’, served at a street stall in Old Delhi, went viral, much to the ire of foodies.
Shared on Instagram, the viral clip shows a vendor opening the samosa, revealing the bhindi stuffing inside. He places it on a plate, tops it with aloo chole sabzi, and garnishes the snack with green chutney, chopped coriander, lemon juice, and some chaat masala. Finally, he serves this strange combination with two green chillies.
Pani Puri Coffee
Panipuri, Phucka, or Golgappe are at the heart of most food experiments. A new video is making the rounds on Instagram, showcasing an artist making unique latte artwork on these crunchy balls. In the now-viral Instagram reel, we see a small round pani puri that contains coffee. The latte artist uses milk to design a small tulip on top of the coffee-filled purée, filling it almost to the brim. In the comments, many users praised his art and came up with different names for this creation, including “Cappuriccino,” “Lattepuri,” “Coffeepuri,” “Gappechino,” and “Purichino.” Others asked the artist not to spoil their favorite food items.
Momos Burger
Another experiment with burgers was from this street vendor, who mixed his cooking skills and adventurous mind to make street-style burger momos. An Instagram video went viral, showing the vendor toasting the burger buns on a pan before adding mustard. Next, he added some masala (a mixture of different spices), tandoori, and regular mayonnaise to the buns, followed by some hot garlic sauce, tomato slices, and chopped onions. Then, on one bun, the vendor adds a burger patty, and on the other bun, he puts three pieces of steamed momos, which he tops with a handful of noodles, some white mayo , and chilli sauce.
