Missi roti lands on 'World's Worst Foods' list, sparks outrage among Indian foodies
TasteAtlas, a popular food and travel guide, has stirred debate with its latest release of the "100 Worst Rated Foods in the World" list, as of January 8, 2025. Based on over half a million ratings, Lapland's Blodpalt, a dumpling made with animal blood, was ranked the worst. However, one inclusion that caught Indian attention was Missi Roti, a beloved Punjabi spiced flatbread, which placed 56th on the list.
Traditionally made with a mix of whole wheat and gram flour, Missi Roti is flavored with spices like red chili, carom seeds, turmeric, and crushed pomegranate seeds. Often served hot with a dollop of ghee, it pairs beautifully with dals and curries, making it a staple of Punjabi cuisine.
The ranking led to strong reactions from Indian food lovers, particularly on Reddit. One user joked, “Missi Roti features in the world’s worst dishes list. We riot!” Others speculated that the critics might have tasted it without a complementary curry, calling the flatbread a "heavenly experience" when paired with classics like dal makhani.
While some questioned the list's credibility, noting a perceived attempt to balance global representation, others defended the dish's cultural significance and flavor. TasteAtlas clarified that its rankings are not definitive judgments but rather reflections of audience opinions.
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RR beat RCB by six wickets in IPL
Guwahati (PTI): Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday.
Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) also chipped in with useful contributions.
In reply, Sooryavanshi (78 off 26 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43 balls) shared a 37-ball 108-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. Krunal Pandya (2/30) tried to bring them back with back-to-back wickets.
But Jurel, in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (24), completed the task with another 68-run stand, with two overs to spare.
For RR, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) took two wickets.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
