“Idli is a culinary marvel, not to be confused with rasgulla,” says Tharoor in viral food debate

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded with his signature wit after a viral post compared idli to rasgulla, calling it a “cosmological misunderstanding.” In a detailed and humorous reply, Tharoor explained the fundamental differences between the two iconic dishes, praising idli as a fermented culinary marvel while dismissing the comparison as scientifically and culturally flawed. His post quickly went viral, sparking a fun food debate across social media.