Shashi Tharoor’s post on description of bhelpuri goes viral, amuses people

Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor’s post on bhelpuri prompted people to share varied comments.

Published on: Jul 25, 2021, 10:41:08 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor is known for his wit and verbal prowess. Thanks to social media, every now and then, we get glimpses of his rich vocabulary which never fails to create a stir among people. His eloquent posts, at times, also inspire some people to employ their creative juices to write elaborate descriptions of everyday objects and attribute them to the author-politician. This recent share by Tharoor, which he tweeted that he received on WhatsApp, seems like one such creation.

Shashi Tharoor took to Twitter to share a post on description of bhelpuri. (HT Photo)

“As received on @WhatsApp. Good for weekend consumption!” Shashi Tharoor wrote and shared an image. The image shows a recipe of the popular street food bhelpuri written in an elaborate way. The recipe starts by explaining one of the main ingredients of the dish, bhel as “Exotic crispy puffed wild rice from the Western Ghats rainforest.” The recipe ends with the note “Commonly known as bhel puri. Got this recipe from Dr Shashi Tharoor.”

Take a look at the full post here:

Since being shared, Shashi Tharoor's post has gathered more than 1,800 likes and counting. It has also received tons of amused comments from people.

“Wish to know who is the original writer of the recipe? I Am sure a seasoned chef. But who,” wrote a Twitter user. “I feel for the Bhelpuri,” joked another. “Would take a weekend to just soak in the description,” shared a third.

What are your thoughts on the post shared by Shashi Tharoor?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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