Mumbai baker, Heena Kausar Raad, recently stirred controversy by incorporating a unique twist into the popular Barbie theme trend. The Barbie theme, which gained widespread popularity last year, has inspired people worldwide to incorporate pink into various aspects of their lives, including fashion and food. However, Heena’s attempt to embrace this trend took an unconventional turn when she organized a Barbie-themed party featuring pink biryani. The party, dedicated to all things Barbie, showed a range of Barbie-themed delicacies.
A standout dish was a container filled with pink biryani, served alongside pink raita and other dishes designed to match the pink theme of the event. Heena shared videos of the distinctive pink biryani and other Barbie-themed desserts on her Instagram profile, showcasing her dedication to the theme.
Despite the creativity and effort put into creating a unique Barbie-themed experience, Heena faced significant backlash online for her pink biryani. The videos quickly went viral, attracting criticism from netizens worldwide. Many people expressed disappointment at the alteration of the traditional biryani and believed that the use of pink dye had compromised the dish’s authentic flavour.
Watch the video here:
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Social media platforms were filled with reactions, with one user commenting, “This is not acceptable.” Another user expressed a strong preference for not eating the dish, stating, “I’d rather die.” A third critic lamented, “You’ve ruined biryani.” Another commenter simply asked, “But why?”
However, it is not the first time Biryani, a cherished dish known for its ability to unite people, has sparked a heated online debate. Last year, a video shared by Instagram user Pushpek Sidhu stirred up controversy among biryani lovers, eliciting shock.
In the video, Sidhu reacts to an unexpected chicken biryani recipe. The recipe includes strawberries, touted as a “healthy version of biryani,” and uses only turmeric as a spice, deviating from the traditional recipe. Sidhu’s reaction to this unconventional approach ranges from confusion to disbelief and evident anger.
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Commenters on the video expressed their dismay in a humorous tone. One commenter jokingly asked, “Why haven’t you credited the original creator? I just want to report him for terrorism.” Another commented, “Do not let the British people cook.” The emotional attachment people have to biryani was evident in a comment that read, “This is seriously not okay. We need a trigger warning before watching this recipe. Biryani is sacred.” Someone even humorously added, “I think my whole neighbourhood heard me yelling in horror.”
Both the videos have sparked widespread discontent among biryani enthusiasts, who have expressed their displeasure.
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