Is the combination of ‘jalebi and fafda’ truly the best breakfast? That’s the question sparking the latest debate on social media. The discussion began when the food delivery platform Swiggy posted on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that jalebi and fafda together make “the best breakfast combo.”
The image accompanying the post showcased a plate of crispy, syrupy jalebis paired with crunchy, fried fafdas. For those unfamiliar, fafdas are a traditional Gujarati snack made from gram flour, carom seeds, and black pepper. The breakfast spread was completed with a few green chilies for an extra spicy kick. The caption read, “This is the best breakfast combo. You can’t change my mind (chef’s kiss emoji).”
this is the best breakfast combo. you can’t change my mind 🤌 pic.twitter.com/6q91pLlWUe
— Swiggy Food (@Swiggy) September 8, 2024
The post ignited a debate among food enthusiasts. One person, agreeing with Swiggy, commented, “Breakfast mein jalebi fafda khane ki urge hai (I have the urge to eat jalebi fafda for breakfast).”
Breakfast mein jalebi fafda khane ki urge hai😭👍🏻
— Deepshikha🐣 (@Tataaanamak) September 8, 2024
Another user suggested, “Bas ek cutting chai bhi add ho jaye, toh breakfast ka maza double ho jaye (Just add one cup of cutting tea, and the breakfast fun will be doubled.)”
Bas ek cutting chai bhi add ho jaye, toh breakfast ka maza double ho jaye! 😍☕️👌
— Dealivore 🇮🇳 (@DealivoreIndia) September 8, 2024
One comment dubbed jalebi and fafda as “the ultimate duo.”
Jalebi and Fafda: the ultimate duo. 😋
— Pranav (@pranav_vekariya) September 8, 2024
“Nice one! For targeting gujju audience,” another remarked.
Nice one!
For targeting gujju audience 😂— Harrshhh__ (@Harrshhh04) September 8, 2024
However, not everyone agreed. One user wrote, “Basically sugar with oil in breakfast. This is not healthy.”
Basically “Sugar with oil ” in breakfast 😂😂
This is not healthy @Swiggy— Satya Sphere (@SatyaSphere) September 8, 2024
The phrase “Hard disagree” was a common response.
hard disagree 😭
— kashmira (@lowkeyloud_) September 8, 2024
Another foodie shared a picture of their preferred breakfast, which included poha, scrambled eggs, cornflakes, cucumber slices, and yogurt, suggesting that their choice might be a better option, stating, “I might not completely agree with that.”
I might not completely agree with that 🙃 pic.twitter.com/iydUqUTG0l
— Neo ANDERSON (@NeoTheUno) September 8, 2024
This debate follows a previous social media uproar after Swiggy suggested pairing poha with tomato ketchup. The photo shared by Swiggy on X featured a plate of poha topped with bhujia, curry leaves, and nuts, with a generous amount of tomato sauce drizzled over it, which outraged many food lovers online. The accompanying caption read, “The only right way to enjoy Poha.”
