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Video of ‘green’ matar makes people say it ‘ruined’ their childhood

A video showing how green matar is made is making people say that the clip has ‘ruined their childhood.’ Watch the video below.

Published on: Jun 16, 2023, 11:57:07 IST
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Most people have - at least once in their life - tried the tasty snack green matar. The vibrantly hued matars sprinkled with different spices are a favourite for many. However, have you ever wondered where this snack gets its colour? A video shared on Instagram shows just that. The clip has surprised people since it reveals that the matars are not naturally green, but their color comes from food dye.

Snapshot from the video of green matar making. (Instagram/@SALONI BOTHRA)
Snapshot from the video of green matar making. (Instagram/@SALONI BOTHRA)

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Digital creator Saloni Bothra shared the video on her personal Instagram page. “120 Kg salted green matar making,” she wrote as she posted the video. The video shows how during the preparation process green colour is added to the matars.

Take a look at the video:

The video was posted three days ago. Since being posted, it has accumulated close to 10.4 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the post has received several likes and comments. People shared hilarious comments while reacting to the video.

Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“My entire childhood is ruined now mujhe lgta tha ye matar naturally green hote h [I thought these matars are naturally green],” posted an Instagram user. “Green matar is coloured green? Woah,” joined another. “My whole life was a lie??” added a third. “Wait, whaat? So the green mutter is not naturally green... My entire childhood and some part of my adulthood until now is a lie,” wrote a fifth. What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More