Russian Influencer Discovers Flavourful Delight On Mumbai Streets, Calls It 'Culinary Awakening'

Mumbai's street food scene has left a lasting impression on Russian influencer Mariia Chugurova, who recently tried idli sambar at a street stall and shared her delightful experience on Instagram. Chugurova, who resides in Goa, visited a local vendor selling idli sambar and vada sambar on a bicycle and was blown away by the flavoursIn her Instagram post, Chugurova wrote, "Russian kudi found idli queen!" and shared a video of her encounter with the "Idli Queen," a street vendor who has mastered the art of making idlis. Chugurova, who previously considered idlis bland, was pleasantly surprised by the burst of flavours in the idlis made by the vendor."I was standing face-to-face with the Idli Queen herself - a wonderful lady with a magical touch in the kitchen," Chugurova wrote. "I decided to take a leap of faith and order a plate of those fluffy, steaming Idlis, secretly hoping this experience might just change my taste buds' minds."Chugurova encouraged her followers to visit the street vendor and experience what she described as the "best idli" in Mumbai. She described the satisfaction of sharing a smile with the vendor and acknowledged the beauty of discovering hidden gems on the streets of Mumbai.

"Sometimes, it takes a wonderful lady and her humble Idlis to teach you that life is full of surprises," Chugurova wrote. "Who knew that a simple plate of Idlis could spark a culinary awakening? Embrace the unexpected and savour every bite of your newfound Idli love affair!"