Aloo Baigan Gets Ranked In 100 Worst Rated Delicacies In The World, Indian Foodies Disagree

The Indian dish ‘aloo baigan’ has claimed a spot amidst the unconventional foods of the world and their rankings. Taste Atlas released its very own ranking of the world’s worst delicacies; and the desi delicacy ‘aloo baigan’ has secured the 60th position on the same with a modest 2.7 stars out of a 5 star rating.

While every Indian would know about the almost everyday staple ‘aloo baigan’ recipe; a version of which has been made in all Indian households across generations by our mothers, grandmothers and more. For those of you living under a rock, we tell you all about the ‘aloo baigan’ recipe.

What Is Aloo Baigan After All?

‘Aloo Baigan’ is a popular Indian dish that is vegetarian and features a blend of potatoes, brinjal, onions, tomatoes, and a whole array of spices. This dish just isn’t a household staple but is a favoured choice amidst restaurants across the globe as well.

All About Taste Atlas’s 100 Worst Delicacies In The World

Taste Atlas released its list of the 100 worst delicacies in the world recently. Surprisingly, at the top of this rather peculiar list is Iceland’s ‘Hakari’ which is a dish made out of shark meat, particularly sleeper sharks. The meat is fermented over a period of three months. This is followed by four to five months of hanging and drying. Despite its rather strong flavour, ‘Hakari’ is considered to be a delicacy which is an acquired taste and is best accompanied with a shot of brennivin which is a local liquor.

Other unexpected dishes that made it to the list include a ramen burger originating from the lanes of Brooklyn; Newzealand’s marmite chip and sandwiches; Spain’s Bocadillo de carne de Caballo which is a traditional horse meat sandwich; Finland’s Ryynimakkara which is a sausage made with oats and fat and many more.

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‘Aloo Baigan’ Makes It To The World’s Worst Rated Foods List:

Despite its sheer popularity across the Indian landscape and the Indian demographic population spread across the country and the globe; ‘aloo baigan’ landed on the 60th position of the worst rated dishes in the world.

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Indian Foodies Disagree And Share Their Love For ‘Aloo Baigan’:

Indian foodies, netizens and culinary experts however cannot come to terms with their beloved ‘aloo baigan’ being listed amidst the worst food in the world. According to Hindustan Times, Anoothi Vishal who is a leading food historian and writer said, “Baingan with spice is one of the most ancient dishes in the Indian subcontinent. There were some findings from one of the Indian valley sites, where they found remnants in a cooking pot of a dish which had brinjal, turmeric and ginger. These three ingredients together are civilisational! It’s a historical dish. Of course, food is a personal choice and the conclusion is highly subjective. But, Indian food is all about spicing. Aloo baingan might not be the best baingan dish but it’s not the worst, surely.”