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Akshay Kumar's Desi Food Rule: Eat With Hands, Not Fork & Knife

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared his strong preference for eating traditional Indian food with hands during an episode of "Wheel of Fortune." He humorously stated that the joy of eating is lost when using metal utensils like forks and knives. The actor described the enhanced experience of properly washing hands and then mixing dishes like rice, dal, and vegetables by hand. He also reminisced about his fondness for the unique flavors of a Gujarati thali.

Key Points: Akshay Kumar: Why He Eats Indian Food With Hands

  • Prefers hands over fork & knife
  • Says metal utensils ruin the joy
  • Mixing food by hand enhances taste
  • Recalls love for Gujarati thali
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Akshay Kumar reveals his Desi food philosophy: Haath Se Khane Mein Jo Maza Hai...

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar explains his philosophy on eating traditional Indian food with hands instead of utensils for the best flavor experience.

Akshay Kumar reveals his Desi food philosophy: Haath Se Khane Mein Jo Maza Hai...
"Haath se khane mein jo maza hain... uska maza nikal jaata hain - Akshay Kumar"

Mumbai, March 18

Bollywood hunk Akshay Kumar shared his interesting take on food and tradition during the latest episode of the reality game show "Wheel of Fortune".

One of the contestants shared that during a date, when they ordered Chicken Tangdi, she began eating it with a fork and knife, leaving her partner a little confused.

Excited to know the host's opinion on the matter, Akshay was asked how he would eat Chicken Tangdi. To this, the 'Airlift' actor shared that while he does not eat non-vegetarian food, if he ever had Chicken Tangdi, he would definitely eat it with his hands instead of using a fork and knife.

"Haath se khane mein jo maza hain, woh metal jo hain, woh apne muh mein daalne se maza nahi aata, uska maza nikal jaata hain (The joy of eating with hands, it is lost when one eats with metal utensils)", he added humorously.

Akshay further went on to explain that washing your hands properly and then eating with your hands enhances the entire experience, making food taste even better.

The 'Welcome' actor went on to paint a vivid picture. He described mixing rice with curd and dal, and then adding jeera aloo, some bhindi, and a little gobi, gently blending it all with the hands, and taking one bite for yourself and feeding one bite to your fiancé.

Refreshing your memory, during a previous episode of the show, Akshay opened up about his fondness for Gujarati cuisine.

"Woh jo life thi na, jo undhiyu, jo tuar ki daal, usme jo mazza hai na... humara Hindustani khana hai jo, Gujarati thali ka jo maza hai, edamame aur baaki kisi aur cheez mein nahi hai," he shared.

The "Wheel of Fortune" airs from Monday to Friday at 09:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television and also streams on Sony LIV.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally someone said it! Trying to eat tandoori chicken or roti-sabzi with a fork and knife feels so wrong. The tactile experience is half the fun. Though I hope he doesn't get trolled for the 'metal' comment 😅
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Aman W
Respectfully, while I agree with the sentiment, this feels a bit performative. He's a vegetarian talking about the best way to eat chicken? Stick to praising Gujarati thalis, which he actually enjoys.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India a few years ago, learning to eat with my hands was initially daunting but now I love it! There's a sense of community and authenticity. Akshay's description of mixing rice and dal made me hungry!
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Karthik V
His point about washing hands is key. It's about hygiene and mindfulness before a meal. It's a ritual. Western cutlery has its place, but for our desi khana, nothing beats haath ki bani roti and haath se khana.
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Nisha Z
The bit about feeding your fiancé is so sweet and real! That's the kind of simple, shared joy that defines our food culture. It's not just fuel, it's an experience of love and togetherness. ❤️

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