Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, Nick McCaffrey, recently gave food lovers a reason to smile with his take on one of South India’s most beloved breakfast debates. Taking to X, the diplomat shared a picture of himself enjoying an authentic South Indian spread, holding an idli and a medu vada, with a plate full of chutneys laid out in front of him.
Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, Nick McCaffrey, recently gave food lovers a reason to smile with his take on one of South India’s most beloved breakfast debates. Taking to X, the diplomat shared a picture of himself enjoying an authentic South Indian spread, holding an idli and a medu vada, with a plate full of chutneys laid out in front of him.
Accompanying the post was a witty caption that perfectly captured the spirit of the age-old debate. He wrote, "As a seasoned diplomat, I refuse to take sides. #Idli brings soft power. #Vada delivers hard crunch. For lasting peace: eat both, and don’t forget the chutney." The playful remark quickly resonated with netizens, blending diplomacy with India’s rich culinary culture.
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The debate between Idli and Medu Vada:
