Street food in India is famous for its variety, taste and affordability. From spicy chaat to delicious dosas, Indian street food offers a variety of options for those looking to munch on some tasty snacks. Street vendors are found in almost every corner of India, serving traditional and authentic regional food items. You must have seen videos of street food vendors selling Chole Bhature, Momos, Chaat etc. which instantly went viral on social media. But you will not see many street food vendors selling healthy Indian food. A video of a street food vendor selling healthy millet balls (Ragi Mudde) in Karnataka is going viral on social media.
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The video was posted on the Instagram handle ‘StreetFoodRecipes’. The video shows a female street vendor named ‘Lakshmi’ cooking millet (ragi) flour in a large vessel. She continuously stirs the mixture of millet and water with the help of a latha to make a smooth dough. Then she makes bajra balls from the flour and serves it on a steel plate with dal, vegetables and buttermilk.
Along with the video, the Instagram blogger wrote, “Meet Lakshmi ji, a hardworking lady who runs a small street food stall in Karnataka, India. She specializes in serving an authentic Karnataka dish – namkeen made from millet flour, Steamed balls, most commonly ragi. At Lakshmi ji’s stall one gets a thali, which includes dal, a vegetable curry and delicious millet balls, served with refreshing buttermilk. Millet in the video Her expertise is showcased in making perfect balls of rice and the mouth-watering dishes that accompany them. Customers praise the taste and quality of her food, making her stall a popular spot in the neighborhood. This video is by Laxmiji It is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of Indian farmers, as well as a reminder of the importance of including nutritious and sustainable foods like millets in our diet. Location: Lakshmi Canteen, 4th B Cross Road, Hoshalli Extension, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru.
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Many Instagram users were impressed by the hard work and dedication of the woman. One user commented, “Hugging is not easy…it takes so much strength in the arms.”
Another user commented, “We steam the millet till this stage to make flour and then roll it and roast it to make bhakri or roti. First time it is served like this. India so diverse with culture That sometimes it leaves us Indians.” In great amazement.”
Meanwhile some users were not affected. One user commented, “That woman gets an awesome arm workout every day! The food doesn’t taste good though. I’ll pass.”
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