From Desi to Sushi: The Epic Transformation Of Dal and Rice Leaves Internet Divided 

In case you think you have seen all bizarre food combinations, and nothing can surprise you, the internet has once again proved you wrong. Many a times, Indians tend to give a desi twist to the popular videshi(foreign) delicacies. The usual suspects are pizza, pasta as well as noodles. But, a viral reel took things to next level as they re-created a widely popular Japanese dish, with completely un-conventional elements. Allow us to introduce you to the Indian version of Japanese sushi prepared with the OG comfort food combo of Indians, dal and rice.

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The video was shared by home cook Anushree, who refers herself as a chef. In the clip, Anushree guides her followers on how she went about preparing the Indian-version of sushi. In the clip, she is seen spreading a layer of sticky rice on a sushi mat. Instead of the traditional sushi fillings, Anushree goes all desi and adds a dollop of pomegranate and garlic chutney, some lacha pyaaz (onions), and tops it off with sukhi dal. With all the ingredients perfectly arranged, she rolls up the mat to form a cylindrical roll. Next, she finishes off by sprinkling some black sesame seeds before cutting it into bite-sized sushi. Hold on, wait for the plating. Placing bite-size sushi on a white plate, Anushree pours a vibrant yellow dal around it. 

Alongside the video, she wrote, “Recreated the OG comfort food – dal & rice and turned it into a sushi! I know it’s not conventional, but I loved this little creative challenge for myself and the cherry on the top? got mumma’s approval!” 

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Take a look at the video below:

The clip went viral on Instagram amassing over 1.5 million views and a bunch of mixed reactions. 

Disappointed with the desi sushi, a user asked, “Who let her cook?” 

“I hope Japanese guys don’t see this remix,” another chimed.  

“How to murder a culture!!” read a comment on the post.  

However, many users came out in support of Anushree. One of them wrote, “Haters gon’ hate, I’d love to try this – it’s the ultimate comfort food bundled in a creative way!” 

There were many fans of this Japanese-Indian fusion dish! “Wow!! Great Innovative Jap-Indo dish,” a user exclaimed.  

Impressed with the recipe, some home cooks stated that they are “totally going to make this!” 

What do you think about this Indo-Japanese creation? Do tell us in the comment section.