Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, often known for his sophisticated English and witty social media exchanges, has once again grabbed attention, this time for his humorous take on an unusual way of eating idli.The discussion began after an X user shared photo of an idli cut into slices and asked, “Rate my idli cutting skills.”Responding to the post, Tharoor quipped that the user appeared to have brought software engineering logic into the kitchen.Sharing the post on X, Tharoor wrote, “This is what happens when a software engineer gets into the kitchen and tries to partition the data! It’s called ‘idli’, not ‘id-slice’. No one eats idlis this way, unless they’re Italian and mistake it for pizza. (But don’t try putting sambar on pizza, ok?)”This is not the first time Tharoor has weighed in on a culinary debate on social media.Earlier, he became part of a viral discussion after an X user claimed that “Rasgulla is nothing but an idli dipped in sugar syrup” and described the Bengali sweet as the “most overrated dessert.”Responding to the comparison, Tharoor launched a detailed and humorous defence of the iconic South Indian dish.”Indeed! To conflate a Rasgulla with an Idli is not just a culinary error; it is a profound cosmological misunderstanding,” he wrote.Explaining why the comparison was flawed, Tharoor said the two foods belonged to entirely different culinary worlds.”To begin with, the comparison is practically a biological impossibility. She is comparing chhena (the delicate, squeaky, pristine curd of milk) with a meticulously fermented batter of parboiled rice and black gram (urad dal). Their compositions are from entirely different kingdoms,” he wrote.Calling idli “one of the greatest engineering marvels of the culinary world,” Tharoor praised the science behind its preparation and described it as a “savoury monolith of South Indian culinary genius.”He said that while people were free to debate rasgullas on their own merits, they should leave idlis out of such comparisons.”If this lady finds Rasgullas overrated, argue that on the merits of their sponginess or sweetness. But please, leave the noble, perfectly fermented, steamed majesty of the Idli out of your dessert-table polemics, ma’am!” Tharoor wrote.About the AuthorPriyanshi RastogiPriyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India. She primarily covers national and international news, along with business affairs. Her work focuses on the latest political events, in-depth explainers, features, offbeat articles and viral social media trending stories.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNo Tamil Nadu Party Attends INDIA Bloc Meeting As TVK, DMK Stay AwayShamli Conversion Row: Gym Trainer, Father Held After Businessman Alleges Son Was Trapped, ConvertedTMC’s Jahangir Khan Arrested Near Nepal Border: The Rise, Controversy & Fall Of Falta’s StrongmanNazia Elahi Khan Writes To Yogi Adityanath Seeking Ban On Weapons During Muharram ProcessionsJaipur Sees 24-Hour Internet Suspension; SOG Identifies 100+ Doctors In Fake FMG Certificate RacketAshok Gehlot Reopens 2022 Congress Presidential Race Debate, Alleges ‘Conspiracy’ Behind LeadershipTMC Headquarters Faces Fresh Trouble As Property Owner Seeks Police Help To Evict PartyNepal Clarifies It Sought Historical Records From UK, Not Mediation In Border Dispute With IndiaNEET-UG Retest Under Maximum Security: Paper Setters Placed In Lockdown At Secret FacilityAAP Rules Out Tie-Up With Cong, DMK Boycotts INDIA Bloc Meeting123Photostories5 proven benefits of face yoga that can transform your skinIs your teenager unable to realize they are in bad company? Tell them to look for these 7 signsWorld Brain Tumour Day: When forgetfulness is a warning sign; expert shares early brain tumor symptomsFrom Vanki to Kasu Mala:Decoding the traditional temple jewellery trousseauWhat you can do to protect your aura; based on your date of birth?5 of the most unique road systems from around the world every traveller should experience at least once5 budget-friendly countries Indians can visit this July5 iconic Bollywood bedrooms that still live rent-free in our minds and were every teenager’s dreamBrahminy blind snake: Meet the world’s “flowerpot snake” that secretly travels through plant soilWalk-in vs modular closets: Which closet design makes busy workday mornings less chaotic?123Hot PicksGold Rate TodayDana WhiteCockroach janta partyIran AttackSachin TendulkarStephen A SmithNFL Trade RumorFortnite LeaksEngland Kansas City ShootingTop TrendingStock Market TodayStock market crashJaipur internet banIndia vs Afghanistan ScoreDriving Licence ValidityHyderabad Techie MurderSukhendu Sekhar Roy ResignationGurgaon Double MurderDehradun Polytechnic CollegeDU Professor Murder
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, often known for his sophisticated English and witty social media exchanges, has once again grabbed attention, this time for his humorous take on an unusual way of eating idli.The discussion began after an X user shared photo of an idli cut into slices and asked, “Rate my idli cutting skills.”Responding to the post, Tharoor quipped that the user appeared to have brought software engineering logic into the kitchen.Sharing the post on X, Tharoor wrote, “This is what happens when a software engineer gets into the kitchen and tries to partition the data! It’s called ‘idli’, not ‘id-slice’. No one eats idlis this way, unless they’re Italian and mistake it for pizza. (But don’t try putting sambar on pizza, ok?)”This is not the first time Tharoor has weighed in on a culinary debate on social media.Earlier, he became part of a viral discussion after an X user claimed that “Rasgulla is nothing but an idli dipped in sugar syrup” and described the Bengali sweet as the “most overrated dessert.”Responding to the comparison, Tharoor launched a detailed and humorous defence of the iconic South Indian dish.“Indeed! To conflate a Rasgulla with an Idli is not just a culinary error; it is a profound cosmological misunderstanding,” he wrote.Explaining why the comparison was flawed, Tharoor said the two foods belonged to entirely different culinary worlds.“To begin with, the comparison is practically a biological impossibility. She is comparing chhena (the delicate, squeaky, pristine curd of milk) with a meticulously fermented batter of parboiled rice and black gram (urad dal). Their compositions are from entirely different kingdoms,” he wrote.Calling idli “one of the greatest engineering marvels of the culinary world,” Tharoor praised the science behind its preparation and described it as a “savoury monolith of South Indian culinary genius.”He said that while people were free to debate rasgullas on their own merits, they should leave idlis out of such comparisons.“If this lady finds Rasgullas overrated, argue that on the merits of their sponginess or sweetness. But please, leave the noble, perfectly fermented, steamed majesty of the Idli out of your dessert-table polemics, ma’am!” Tharoor wrote.
