2024-09-24 00:49:08
New Delhi: Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta often makes headlines for her social media posts. Recently, she shared her disappointment over the standard in-flight sandwiches served by a domestic airlines.
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On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he posted yesterday afternoon how these meals – often consisting of bread stuffed with cheese and coleslaw – lack creativity, flavour and connection to India’s diverse food culture. He questioned why airlines continue to serve Western-style breakfasts, which he found tasteless and uninspiring. The post had over 36.8 lakh views by this morning. It was also reposted by noted industrialist Harsh Goenka.
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Variety in Indian breakfast
In her post, Radhika Gupta urged airlines to make a change. She suggested that airlines should adopt Indian breakfast staples. She highlighted how items like parathas, idlis and dhoklas can not only provide a tasty experience but also meet the practical requirements of air travel. These dishes are not only affordable but also have a good shelf life. The best part is that Indian breakfasts are healthy.
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what is written in the post
In her post, she wrote, ‘I am asking airlines and boxed food makers to stop this practice of serving two breads stuffed with paneer and coleslaw (veg sandwich) in the name of breakfast. This is India, not the West. We have amazing breakfasts from across the country – parathas, idlis, dhoklas and countless others – that are healthy, tasty, affordable and have a long shelf life. Our mothers make amazing paratha rolls with leftover sabzi that are amazing. Please be creative. Save us from sandwiches. We can do better.’
Radhika Gupta’s post is getting a great response from the people. On this, a user commented, ‘Totally agree that Indian chefs can definitely give a creative and healthy twist to airline food. A user said, ‘There are countless dry food options in every state across the country, we can taste them and enjoy them. No (airline) serves healthy food, millet or ethnic food! Say no to sandwiches, puffs, pastries.’