US Ambassador Eric Garcetti Savour's South Indian Thali At Tamil Nadu Bhawan In Delhi: WATCH
The US Ambassador is so fond of Indian food that he has his own web show by the name "Savouring India with Ambassador Garcetti"
After trying Maharashtrian cuisine like kokum sherbet, vada pav and Saoji mutton, at Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi last month, Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India went to the Tamil Nadu Bhawan in the city on Thursday to try out South Indian thali, served in traditional style on a banana leaf. He shared a video of the same on Twitter in which he is seen enjoying the delicacies of the state. What impressed him the most was the complexity of the delicious delights.
"Vanakkam from Tamil Nadu Bhawan in Delhi! Today, I tried the iconic south Indian thali on a banana leaf, and I am so impressed by the complexity of these delicious south Indian delights. Chennai, you have my heart and I am excited to see you soon." read the caption of the post shared by Garcetti.
Vanakkam from Tamil Nadu Bhawan in Delhi! Today, I tried the iconic south Indian thali on a banana leaf, and I am so impressed by the complexity of these delicious south Indian delights. Chennai, you have my heart and I am excited to see you soon. #AmbExploresIndia pic.twitter.com/HrUoiD0Dma
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) June 14, 2023
In the video, one can see Garcetti sampling idli, sambhar, cabbage poriyal and more such delightful Tamilian dishes. He finishes his meal with payasam, which is a dessert, filter coffee and paan.
The US Ambassador is so fond of Indian food that he has his own web show by the name "Savouring India with Ambassador Garcetti"
Since being shared, the video has amassed close to 3 lakh views and 5,047 likes. Social media users were simply delighted to look at Garcetti enjoying South Indian cuisine in a traditional way.
"Ambassador @USAmbIndia impressed with your outreach and getting to know India in best way," commented one user on the post.
Ambassador @USAmbIndia impressed with your outreach and getting to know India in best way .
— Kapil Kumria (@KapilKumria) June 14, 2023
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"We have very rich food quality in every corner in the country. Thankyou Mr ambassador to visit Indian restaurant," wrote another user.
We have very rich food quality in every corner in the country. Thankyou Mr ambassador to visit Indian restaurant.
— Niraj Pandey (ABP News) (@NirajPandeyLive) June 15, 2023
"My Thaali is Thanjavur meal Thaali with 30 dishes. Incredibly the most delicious meal l have ever eaten in my life. Try it when in the beautiful state of Tamil Nadu, suggested a third.
My Thaali is Thanjavur meal Thaali with 30 dishes. Incredibly the most delicious meal l have ever eaten in my life. Try it when in the beautiful state of Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/O30I32Xe1M
— Girish Shukla (@ShuklaG2020) June 14, 2023