Internet divided over 'Avatar Biryani' video featuring blue-coloured ghee rice
PTC News Desk: A fascinating recipe for butterfly pea ghee rice has recently garnered significant attention on Instagram, sparking a flurry of reactions across the internet. Blue-coloured culinary creations often captivate our senses with their striking appearance, and this particular dish is no exception.
In the viral Instagram reel posted by @thecookingamma, viewers are taken through the process of preparing blue-coloured ghee rice. The vlogger begins by meticulously washing butterfly pea flowers and delicately separating their petals from the stems.
Simultaneously, she soaks rice for a brief period. Subsequently, she boils water in a pot and introduces the petals, allowing them to infuse the liquid with their vibrant hue. After simmering the mixture over a low flame, the petals are removed, and the soaked rice is added to the blue-infused water.
The rice is then cooked for approximately 20 minutes over medium heat before being seasoned with salt and topped with ghee.
In a separate pot, the vlogger heats ghee and adds an assortment of whole spices, cashews, raisins, chopped onions, and sliced green chilies. The blue rice is combined with this fragrant masala base until thoroughly incorporated, resulting in the creation of butterfly pea ghee rice.
The video has garnered over 12 million views, prompting a diverse array of reactions from Instagram users. While some were amazed by the novelty of the recipe and expressed admiration for its beauty and innovation, others were skeptical, with a few even expressing aversion to the striking blue colour of the rice. One user humorously dubbed it "Avatar Biryani," while another likened it to a dish from the Mumbai Indians cricket team.
Comments on the post reflected a spectrum of opinions, ranging from intrigue and excitement to apprehension and reluctance to try the unconventional dish. While some users expressed eagerness to experiment with the recipe, others admitted to feeling hesitant about consuming such brightly coloured rice.
The divisive nature of the "Avatar Biryani" underscores the wide-ranging responses elicited by innovative culinary creations. Whether you're intrigued or apprehensive, the blue-hued ghee rice has undoubtedly sparked a lively debate on social media. Would you dare to sample this viral dish? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
- With inputs from agencies
