A viral Instagram clip showing a pre-packaged “sambar kit” has stirred a lively debate online — with some calling it peak laziness and others hailing it as a practical, waste-reducing idea.
What’s inside the kit
Shared by Instagram user @minus_cooktales, the short video features a neatly packed assortment of vegetables commonly used in sambar — brinjal, drumstick, okra, curry leaves and other greens — each portioned in small quantities. The label says it’s meant specifically for making sambar and is priced at Rs 113. The on-screen text jabs: “I know this generation’s people are lazy. But never thought this much!”
Internet steps in to defend it
The comments section quickly turned into a defence brief for the kit. Many users argued it’s ideal for single people or small households, where buying half a kilo of each vegetable makes little sense.
One user wrote: “What am I supposed to do with 1/2 kg brinjal and drumsticks when I just need one of each?”
Another added that it’s helpful for beginners learning to cook, allowing them to focus on technique and masala rather than ingredient shopping.
Several people highlighted portion control and food waste reduction as major wins. “The bhajiwala won’t sell you one drumstick and two bhindis. This solves that problem,” one comment read.
Price vs convenience
Not everyone was convinced. A few users questioned the cost, with one remarking, “For Rs 113, I can get a full lunch.” Still, supporters countered that the value lies in convenience, time saved and avoiding unused vegetables.
Why it went viral
With over 10 million views, the video struck a chord because it taps into a broader shift in urban cooking — smaller households, busier schedules and a growing appetite for ready-to-cook solutions. Whether you see it as lazy or smart, the sambar kit has clearly cooked up a conversation.