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.”
drool on #Saturday
Who would have thought of Punjab as a paradise for vegetarians?
But this thread sets a stereotype in motion. ,
And inspires me to go to the nearest dhaba… https://t.co/YYMzCmfE3z
-Anand Mahindra (@AnandMahindra) 19 October 2024
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.”
The food of Punjab is really very good. Punjab is a very good place for those who eat vegetarian food. I like the Chole Bhature there very much.
– Suman Meena (@SumanNaresh4) 19 October 2024
Another user said, “Vegetarian food is the best. The food at the dhaba is even more amazing.”
Vegetarian food is best. The food at the dhaba is even more amazing
– Suresh Singh (@sureshsinghj) 19 October 2024
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.”
Punjab doesn’t just have butter chicken and lassi; Its vegan game is fire! ,
Move over, salad. Punjabi dhabas are where the magic of real sabzi happens.
– Narasimha RN ???? AI – Disciple@69 (@narasimharn5) 19 October 2024
One hilarious comment said, “The moment I start thinking about dieting, posts like this magically appear on my feed and all plans go awry.”
As soon as I start thinking about dieting, such posts magically appear on my feed and all plans go awry.
– Harpreet Singh Chawla (@harpreetfinz) 19 October 2024
“These bhature are so delicious,” one comment said, followed by a drooling/mouth-watering face emoji.
These Bhature are very tasty????
– sprout ???????? (@EcoCrazyAnkur) 19 October 2024
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.
