A viral Instagram video featuring people in the US trying pani puri outside an Indian restaurant has taken social media by storm. Shared by Curry Corner in Minneapolis, the video has garnered approximately 3.9 million views, leaving viewers ‘speechless’ as they experienced the popular Indian street food for the first time.

Different individuals express their delight after tasting pani puri, describing it as “refreshing” and “delicious.” The video has sparked a flurry of amusing and enthusiastic comments from netizens. The comments section featured practical advice and playful critiques. One user asked, “But did you also give them the complementary sookha puri? It should be illegal to sell pani puri without a complementary sookha puri.” Another comment warned, “Beware!! You can detox from any drug, but you can’t detox yourself from pani puri. It’s highly addictive.”

The love for pani puri was evident in many comments. One comment read, “We Indians are great because we can make anyone develop a habit for our Indian food, especially this pani puri. There will be cravings to have this daily.” A Bengali user shared their passion for the dish, saying, “And here I am unable to stop watering in my mouth. It’s called phuchka in Bengali and in Kolkata. I can die for it.”

Curry Corner has previously posted other food-related videos, including one featuring their vegetable samosa. While this video received less attention, with about 88,000 views, it still managed to generate interest and advice from viewers. One user suggested, “Brother, don’t put the samosas into extremely hot oil. Add them when the oil is just slightly warm, and then let them cook slowly. This way, the samosas will turn out nice and crispy.”

Overall, the viral pani puri video highlights the universal appeal of Indian cuisine and how it can bring joy and excitement to people worldwide.

Re-reported from the article originally published in She the people.