'Keep chai in cup and idli on plate': Shashi Tharoor's witty response to viral food combination debate
07-06-2026 17:51 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

'Keep chai in cup and idli on plate': Shashi Tharoor's witty response to viral food combination debate

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again championed the humble idli, this time critiquing a viral post pairing it with chai. While a self-proclaimed chai enthusiast, Tharoor advocates for enjoying both delicacies separately, emphasizing the ideal fluffy texture of an idli. He previously defended idli against comparisons to rasgulla, highlighting its sophisticated fermentation process.
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