"Makes me want to head to the nearest restaurant": Anand Mahindra’s post about Punjabi food is undeniable

Food has the unique power to unite people from different cultures and geographical regions. However, there are times when specific places become closely associated with certain dishes. A recent example of this phenomenon can be seen in the case of Anand Mahindra, who took to social media to shed light on the often-ignored vegetarian dishes of Punjab. In a thread on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Mahindra highlighted the delicious foods of Punjab, creating culinary awareness among his followers. She shared a photo of a plate of Chole Bhature, Aloo Sabzi and fresh salad, along with a note that read, “10 delicious vegetarian dishes from Punjab.” This post aims to challenge the common perception that Punjab is synonymous with non-vegetarian cuisine.

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In the post, Anand Mahindra said, “Hello Saturday. Who would have thought that Punjab is a paradise for vegetarians?” Furthermore, appreciating the food items on the food plate, he said, “and it motivates me to go to the nearest dhaba.”

Anand Mahindra’s post went viral and has already received 107.3K views. See here how social media users are reacting to this.

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One user said, “The food of Punjab is really very good. Punjab is a very good place for people who eat vegetarian food. I like Chole Bhature there very much.”

Another user said, “Vegetarian food is the best. The food at the dhaba is even more amazing.”

Someone else wrote, “Punjab isn’t just butter chicken and lassi; its vegetarian game is on fire! Move over, salads. Punjabi dhabas are where the real vegetable magic happens.”

One hilarious comment said, “The moment I start thinking about dieting, posts like this magically appear on my feed and all plans go awry.”

“These bhature are so delicious,” one comment said, followed by a drooling/mouth-watering face emoji.

Anand Mahindra’s enthusiasm reflects the surprising fact that there are more vegetarians in Punjab than meets the eye. If you want to check out some delicious vegetarian Punjabi dishes, click here.