Viral Video: ‘Gulab ke Pakode’ This Monsoon? Netizens React to Vendor’s Unusual Recipe: ‘Diljala Pakode Ki…’
A new viral video showcasing an unusual street food recipe has left the internet both amused and horrified. The video features a vendor preparing Gulab ke Pakode, an unconventional snack made from fried rose petals.
The clip, shared by the Instagram account Blessedindianfoodie, shows the vendor washing fresh roses, coating the petals in a spiced gram flour batter, and frying them. This bizarre culinary creation has captivated viewers, accumulating nearly 1.2 million likes and thousands of comments.
Reactions to the video have been mixed. Many are unsettled by the idea of eating rose petals, which are often treated with pesticides. One user raised a concern, stating, “These roses are grown with pesticides and aren’t meant for eating. Even the fragrance is missing.”
While some viewers found the recipe amusing and even suggested it could be a quirky hit for occasions like Valentine’s Day, others were less impressed. A comment humorously noted, “Diljala pakode ki…” highlighting the dish’s controversial nature.
The viral sensation underscores the internet’s fascination with unconventional food experiments and the strong reactions they often provoke.
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