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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Put petty politics aside; it's not about one party, but India: Rahul on TMC's loss in polls
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the BJP's victory in Bengal and Assam assembly polls a "theft" of the mandate, and a big step forward in the saffron party's mission to "destroy" Indian democracy.
Gandhi also came out in support of the TMC, which has been trounced by the BJP in the polls, and urged those gloating over the loss of Mamata Banerjee's party to put petty politics aside.
"Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC's loss.They need to understand this clearly - the theft of Assam and Bengal's mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy," Gandhi said in a post on X.
"Put petty politics aside. This is not about one party or another. This is about India," he said in his post.
The BJP ousted Trinamool Congress from power in Bengal and captured power for the third time in a row in Assam in results of assembly polls declared on Monday.
