Foreign couple sparks online buzz with insight on India’s use of raw ingredients

A foreign duo, Guru and Lia, recently shared their fascination with Indian cuisine on Instagram, highlighting how unripe and raw ingredients are creatively used in everyday cooking. In their video, they praised how green mangoes are often pickled, raw jackfruit is transformed into flavorful dishes, and even flowers are fried into crispy fritters. Their caption playfully noted that nothing is considered “too raw” to be cooked and enjoyed in India.

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Their observation resonated with many Indians, some of whom admitted they had never realized how often they consume raw or green ingredients. The video led to a lively online discussion, with many users expressing newfound appreciation for their own food traditions.

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However, others emphasized that India’s food practices are deeply regional and can’t be generalized. For example, a few pointed out that in South India, meals often revolve around spicy curries, lentils, and grains like millet, rather than just raw vegetables. Some also contrasted Indian vegetarian cuisine with Western fast food, highlighting its freshness and minimal processing.

Although Guru and Lia made a simple point, their post ended up sparking a broader conversation about the richness and variety in Indian food culture, something even locals are still discovering.