Woman’s funny post on ‘salty fried pastry chips’ has Desis bringing up ‘Namak pare’ debate. Here’s how.
You know how Panipuri, a delightful Indian street snack, gets transformed into the rather mundane-sounding ‘Crispy Water Balls’ in English? Well, it’s a fact: we Desis take our signature, authentic dishes very seriously and we don’t appreciate anyone tampering with their tastes or names! However, a woman on ‘X’ decided to meddle with Indians when she shared a picture of ‘Namak Pare,’ a crunchy savory snack famous in the Indian Subcontinent, and labelled it as ‘salty fried pastry chips.’ As expected, a barrage of comebacks ensued.
Read More: Bobby Darling Hurls Abuses, Punches a Man Inside Delhi Metro As Police Intervenes
Here’s the Post:
People flooded the comment section with witty and humourous comebacks. One user quipped, “Monisha baita “salty fried pastry strips” kaho, namak paarey sounds too middle class” cleverly invoking the famous character Monisha from ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.’
Another user, with a touch of irony, declared, “Bachpan se khate ae hn …but aj pata Chala inka eng naam ye h.”
Meanwhile, those who took the banter a tad too seriously couldn’t resist chiming in. “Bhagwan ji isse eik paisa jyada nahi, bas itna hi ameer bana do” pleaded one user. Another, adopting a more direct approach, urged, “Touch some grass, might help.”
Read More: This Video Shows How Astronauts Enjoy Coffee In Space Using Special Cups
As the controversy brewed, the user in question, @__transponster, kept teasing everyone with cheeky comments. She posted on her timeline, “Going to sleep after dividing brains between salty fried pastry strips and namak paray!!” This was followed by another teasing post that read, “Good morning to everyone except those who call salty fried pastry strips, namak paray!!”
Read More: On Camera: Lucknow Girl Stuck In Elevator For 20 Minutes, Cries For Help
Naturally, this post ignited a fiery debate about the importance of retaining the authenticity of culinary names, with ‘Namak Para’ supporters standing firm. Since it was shared, the post has racked up an impressive 393K views on the micro-blogging site and has been shared numerous times.
But let’s not forget, this isn’t the first time Indian food has been put to the test. Bizarre food combinations and recipes have already been the subject of heated debates and discussions online. Now, adding a twist to the story by messing with the names has given people even more food for thought and conversation!
