You might move out of India but India, especially Indian food never moves out of you. Keeping up to the feeling, a Dutch office tried a sweet attempt at serving Indian cuisine. An Indian employee working at the Dutch tech company Miro, Anuvind Kanwal, recently shared a video that has taken the internet by storm.
The caption read, “The food at my Netherlands office is a bit questionable.” The clip showcases a well-intentioned, albeit questionable, attempt by his office to serve up authentic Indian cuisine. The spread, as captured by Kanwal, was a curious amalgamation of familiar and foreign flavors.
Bite-sized naans and green beans shared the stage with dishes that raised more eyebrows than appetites. A dish labeled Bell Pepper Dal and another mysteriously named Padima Chutney (which, according to a nearby information card, contained celery) left viewers scratching their heads. Kanwal’s light-hearted commentary on the Instagram Reel quickly transformed it into a viral sensation, garnering nearly a million views.
While many applauded Miro’s efforts to embrace diversity and cater to different palates, others couldn't resist a chuckle at the culinary experiment. The incident sparked a lively online debate about the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural cuisine. The netizens were quick to pick up from the video and start a conversation.
‘Now we understood what Mexicans, italians and chinese feel when they see their dishes in India,’ said one user. “That premature .