Food combinations that bring two different food cultures together often get people talking online. And sometimes, the most unusual pairings have been part of someone’s kitchen for years. A recent Instagram video has introduced food lovers to one such combination: Punjabi kadhi pakora served with French fries. While the pairing may seem unexpected to those who usually eat their fries with ketchup or cheese, it has a family story that dates back to the 1970s.Food creator Rege recently shared the dish, explaining how his mother came up with the combination after visiting a British fish and chip shop. What began as an experiment eventually became a regular family meal, with the creator now sharing the childhood memory with his followers.
How a British fish and chip shop inspired this Punjabi dish
The unusual combination has an interesting story behind it. According to Rege, his mother first thought of serving kadhi with chips after visiting a British fish and chip shop in the 1970s.Instead of going with the usual curry sauce, she chose Punjabi kadhi, which is made using yoghurt and spices. She paired it with crispy fries and pakoras, bringing together familiar Punjabi flavours and a British-style way of serving chips.The combination offers a mix of textures, with the creamy and tangy kadhi, soft pakoras and crispy fries coming together in one dish.
Why the creator looks forward to eating kadhi with chips
For Rege, the dish is not simply about trying a different food combination. It has been part of his family’s meals for as long as he can remember.He revealed that his mother would prepare kadhi every two weeks. The family would have it with rice on the first day, while the following day’s meal would be kadhi served with chips. He also recalled how the second meal became something everyone in the family looked forward to.Sharing the dish as part of his ‘Nostalgic Punjabi’ series, Rege spoke about the food memories and family traditions that shaped his childhood.
Instagram users react to kadhi pakora and French fries
The video has caught the attention of social media users, with several people expressing surprise at the combination. While some were quick to appreciate the idea, others said they were interested in trying it.One user commented, “This looks absolutely off the chain.”Another wrote, “Wait what, this makes so much sense.”“This looks unreal,” read another reaction.One Instagram user even thought the dish would appeal to their father, writing, “This looks amazing, totally up my dad’s ally. Will have to make it for him sometimes.”A user also suggested adding cheddar cheese, sharing that it had become a family favourite with kadhi chawal in their home.Another person admitted they had never tried the combination before but were keen to give it a chance, writing, “Never had this and I feel cheated, however, I will be trying it now.”Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the Instagram post. All details are based on the information shared by the user on social media.Thumb image: Instagram
