Chef Josh Elkin, known for his love of Indian cuisine, has taken leftover food to a whole new level with his viral creation: the “Chicken Tikka Masala Cake.” In a video that has already amassed over 6 lakh views on Instagram, Elkin shared his unconventional method for dealing with leftover Indian food, and it’s definitely sparked a debate online.
In the video, Elkin humorously explains that he often over-orders his favorite Indian dishes, including chicken tikka masala, biryani, and naan. Rather than simply storing the leftovers, Elkin combines them into a multi-layered cake—a “Chicken Tikka Masala Cake.” His creation features layers of naan, chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani, raita, and is topped with mint yogurt chutney. To finish it off, he adds crispy onion bhajis and pickled red onions (sirke wale pyaaz).
While Elkin seems to enjoy his quirky culinary creation, the video has triggered a range of reactions from viewers. Some were amused, while others felt it was culinary blasphemy. One user commented, “As an Indian, this made me finally realise how Italians feel when spaghetti is broken.” Another user quipped, “You need better planning if this is the amount of leftovers you have.”
Whether you love or loathe the idea, it’s clear that this ‘Chicken Tikka Masala Cake’ is a viral sensation, with some questioning if the next big food trend is already here.
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