In the world of food vlogging, theres always room for the unexpected. A recent Instagram reel posted by a food vlogging page, foodiiijunction, has captured the attention of viewers everywhere. What started as a seemingly normal cooking video quickly spiraled into one of the most bizarre food ideas imaginable: deep-fried daisy flower pakodas.A strange recipe: Daisy flowers coated in gram flourAt first glance, daisy flowers—often seen adorning gardens for decoration or used in religious rituals—might not seem like an ingredient for any traditional culinary masterpiece. However, in this unexpected twist, someone decided to coat the delicate flowers in gram flour (besan) and deep-fry them in oil. The video showcases this unusual process, turning ordinary daisy flowers into crispy, golden pakodas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by foodiii (@foodiiijunction)Viral reactions to a peculiar snackThis unconventional recipe immediately went viral, drawing amusement and laughter from netizens. The idea of turning fresh white daisy flowers into an edible snack has sparked an array of hilarious responses. Many users commented with playful remarks, with one saying, Pushpa naam sunke flower samjhe kya bhajiya hai mein (Did you think the flowers name was Pushpa, so you fried it into a snack). Another commenter quipped, Indians can coat anything with besan and make pakode out of it.Recipe breakdownThe video starts by showing the daisy flowers being dipped in besan, followed by a quick deep fry in boiling oil. In just a few minutes, the flowers are transformed into crunchy pakodas, ready to be served. The process is as simple as it sounds, but the end result is certainly something most viewers have never seen before.The video, posted on December 18, has already amassed over 13 million views and more than 6,000 comments. With reactions ranging from pure amusement to bafflement, this unique take on the beloved pakoda has left the internet in splits.
