The South Indian dish idli is amongst the most popular foods in India. You can find it almost anywhere, from cafes to restaurants to local food stalls. A comfort food for many, idli is often had with sambhar and coconut chutney. But have you ever heard of someone having idli with misal? Yes, you heard that right. A picture of a woman eating the bizarre combination food has gone viral on the internet.
Shared on Twitter by @Sassy_Soul_, the caption of the picture read, "Idli hits better with Misal. Ngl."
The picture shared by a woman named Aditi shows a plate with two pieces of idli, a bowl of misal and a wedge of lemon. There are also a few snacks on her plate.
Since being shared, the post has amassed close to 35,000 views and 209 and a huge number of comments.
"This is really a bad combo. Idli tastes better with chutney," commented one user on the post.
"Know the difference before tweeting Kuch Bhi Lol," wrote another user.
"You are eating idli with misal..Really? wrote a third surprised by the combination.
While a fourth differed and wrote, "Eat with whatever you like. I myself eat rava idli with variety of things even aloo matar gravy . My kids yuks it but i love it!".