How dare you? Internet trolls Indian baker for cooking pink Barbie-themed biryani

Heena Kausar Raad from Mumbai has horrified social media users with her spin on the historic delicacy

In a shocking culinary twist that has left the internet buzzing, Mumbai-based baker Heena Kausar Raad has found herself at the centre of controversy after organising a Barbie-themed party featuring a unique dish – pink biryani. The Barbie theme, which took the world by storm last year, has seen enthusiasts incorporating various shades of pink into their lives, from fashion to food. However, Heena's attempt to blend this trend with the beloved biryani tradition has sparked intense debate.

The Barbie-themed party, dedicated to celebrating everything Barbie, showcased a variety of delicacies adorned with the iconic doll's influence. The highlight of the event was a dish that stirred the most controversy – a container filled with pink biryani served alongside matching pink raita and other dishes designed to align with the theme. Heena proudly shared videos of her culinary creations on Instagram.

“The Barbie biryani looks nice, doesn’t it?” asks the Indian baker in the video before brandishing a pot of pink masala and pink rice. The video cuts to Heena transferring a pink batter to a bowl while remarking, “If you’re wondering what this is, this is the raita for Barbie biryani. Since the biryani is Barbie-themed, the raita will have to be the same. It’s not like I’ll serve Ken raita.”

 

 

 

 

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The dish, a vibrant blend of traditional biryani ingredients with a whimsical touch of pink, has sparked a frenzy of reactions, ranging from awe to disbelief. Many expressed disappointment at what they perceived as an unwarranted alteration to the traditional biryani. “Delete this right now before I throw up on my phone,” commented one IG user. “Don’t you dare to do that to my biryani,” exclaimed another.

“The sheer talent to ruin two of my loved things in one go,” lamented one critic while others demanded ‘justice’ for biryani. “Biryani is supposed to be biryani, come on dude,” declared another as one expressed stern disapproval by saying, “I’m gonna sue you, how dare you?”

In a lighter vein, some commenters injected humour into their displeasure. "Biryani, we are ashamed,” dramatically quipped one. Someone expressed how jarring the sight of everything pink looked, stating, "I have only two eyes, so can’t even poke them out.”

A few comments appreciated the creative potential of the dish and its maker. “Next, please make Barbie nihari and Barbie kulche,” requested one IG user. One jocularly offered, "This would be great for a gender reveal."

The videos have ignited widespread discontent among biryani enthusiasts, emphasising the strong emotional connection people have to this beloved dish. As the debate rages on, Heena's unconventional pink biryani has become a new focal point in the ongoing evolution of culinary experimentation and the delicate balance between tradition and innovation.

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