A Mexican street food vendor experienced a “jhatka” (sudden shock) when he tried Kolkata’s renowned spicy street food. A viral video documented his ordeal, starting with “Lalaji Ki Kachori,” which left him in tears and sweat from the intense heat of the Indian spices.
The viral video captured the vendor’s journey as he was challenged to sample some of the city’s most fiery offerings, starting with the famous “Lalaji Ki Kachori.” From the moment he took his first bite, the vendor’s face contorted, his eyes welled up with tears, and beads of sweat broke out on his skin. The intense heat of the Indian spices proved to be a rude awakening for the unsuspecting Mexican.The ordeal didn’t end there. The video later showed the vendor being treated at a hospital, highlighting the potency of Indian spices for those unaccustomed to them.
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Indian viewers flooded the comments with a mix of concern and humor, with one user remarking, “Poor guy, they shouldn’t experiment with such spicy Indian food,” and another echoing, “Western people can’t digest Indian spicy unhygienic food.”
The clash of cuisines showcased the stark differences between the bold flavors of Mexican street food and the fiery intensity of Indian spices. While Mexican cuisine is known for its kick, it seems it was no match for the sheer heat and complexity of the dishes found on the streets of Kolkata.