Bollywood Tadka
Food’s purpose is not only being eaten but it also sets moods in situations and captures attention. Maybe that is one reason why movies feature scenes with food.
Droolworthy scenes like the one where Julia Roberts twists her spaghetti and puts it in her mouth while making the viewer’s mouths water are engraved in every foodies mind. But, at times we forget to remember that Bollywood has done the same for movie fanatics as well as food lovers. So, let’s explore some iconic food scenes from Bollywood movies that make one go ‘Mamma Mia!’.
1. Gol Gappa competition- Rab ne bana di Jodi
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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is one of the most iconic bollywood movies and shows Amritsar in all its Desi charm. As everyone knows, Gol Gappa is extremely important to the Indian street food scene. This scene with the Gol Gappa competition connects to every Indian as love for chaat, especially Gol Gappa, is universal in India. It adds a fun moment to the movie as well as gives you a serious urge to have a Gol Gappa competition with your mates just like you used to do when you were a kid. The combination of Yash Raj and Gol Gappa is set to leave an impression in every foodie’s heart.
2. Moong Dal Bhajiya and Pudina Chutney- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
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Another scene in bollywood movies that shows street food is this popular scene from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani where Prem tries to convince an angry Jenny with her favorite Moong Dal Bhajiya along with Pudina Chutney at the side. This scene reminds you of the smell of Bhajiyas being cooked during rains and gives you a major craving to recreate the moment especially if you are watching the movie on a rainy day. The scene also appeals to an Indian Romantic who would want to go out and treat his lover to the treat. The look on the character’s faces while devouring the treat gives one a major desire to join them in this delicious moment.
3. English Vinglish- Boondi ladoos
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If you have a sweet tooth then English Vinglish is the movie that will send you through moments filled of oomph. The scene where Shashi makes ladoos in the beginning reminds one of its sweet aroma. Boondi Ladoos have always been sweets that every household and every religion in India is extremely familiar with. The film features multiple scenes with these ladoos as Sridevi’s character is a woman who makes takes orders for this traditional dessert. The scenes make you want to feel those boondis melt in your mouth. In fact, when a batch of ladoos falls and gets wasted, courtesy of Shashi’s son, you instantly feel disappointed that you couldn’t eat it before it fell.
4. Hyderabadi Zafrani Pulao- Cheeni Kum
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Cheeni Kum is a movie that consists of tons of food moments and is considered to be one of the movies that is recommended to foodies thanks to Amitabh Bachchan’s character who is a chef. But, one of the most iconic scenes in the movie was the one where Amitabh Bachchan states the ingredients of the dish. Pulao is a rice delicacy that is extremely popular and every home makes its own version of the dish. But, Hyderabadi cuisine ranks on top of most cuisines in India and hence Zafrani Pulao is even more popular. This scene gives you an urgent urge to either get a Zafrani Pulao delivered on the spot or to make one for yourself.
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