A food experiment does not always need an elaborate recipe to get people talking. Sometimes, putting two familiar dishes together is enough to spark a debate. Butter chicken-stuffed idli is the latest example, with the unusual combination drawing criticism from people who prefer traditional recipes and support from those who are open to trying something different.The dish was introduced by food delivery startup Swish. After a user named Vansh shared it on X (formerly Twitter), the combination caught the attention of food lovers, prompting a range of reactions.
Swish’s butter chicken-stuffed idli draws criticism
Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter. These soft, steamed cakes are commonly served with sambar and coconut chutney.Swish’s version puts a different spin on the familiar dish by filling it with butter chicken. Reacting to the creation, Vansh tagged the company in a post and jokingly wrote, “Minimum 20 years jail.”The comment set off a discussion about whether the combination was worth trying, with some users questioning the idea and others defending it.
Internet users share their reactions
Several users were quick to express their disapproval of the dish. One person compared it with another food experiment, writing, “Chill bro… egg Dosa was 1st victim, now this one.”Another user objected to the use of idli, commenting, “Call whatever the hell they want. But don’t use Idli.”A third person summed up their surprise with, “WHAT! hell naww.”One user took the criticism further, writing, “Execution by firing squad.”
Some users defend the unusual food combination
Not everyone was against the idea. One user who appeared to have tried the dish shared a positive response, saying, “It’s actually yum.”Another pointed out that stuffed idli was not an unfamiliar concept, writing, “You have never had stuffed Idli, and that is concerning.”A third user defended the experiment by comparing it with other dishes that combine different ingredients.“That’s just chicken stuffed bao bun. Y’all are judging for absolutely no reason. This looks delicious. Dosa and meat is already a thing so why not Idli?” the user commented.Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the social media post. The views expressed by users are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publication.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)
