Upma has always been a heartfelt dish in India. A warm, savoury, humble dish made from semolina, filled with veggies, nuts, and a tempering that smells like home. But now, someone has taken that heartfelt dish and made it into dessert. Yes, you read that correctly, Upma with ice cream and chocolate. And the internet is literally melting.
A now-viral food video depicts a woman serving a man a plate of upma. But wait, there’s a twist. Instead of coriander or coconut chutney, she ladles over pieces of chocolate and big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The result? This sweet, creamy, gooey mess has horrified, yet intrigued viewers.
Some took to comment, “I’m gonna try this tomorrow. Pray for me.” Others simply sat in shock, watching the video loop, hoping a second watch number would provide explanations. Spoiler: it didn’t.
India has had its fair share of food fusions as we’ve all witnessed-- Maggi milkshakes, Oreo pakoras, and Fanta omelettes and every time, it becomes a debate. Is fusion food okay? Or are we taking it too far?
The upma-ice cream combination falls firmly in that dangerous zone. With some, it’s a culinary crime. For others it’s an extreme experiment that could possibly work. Sweet and savoury combinations exist after all salted caramel, maple bacon and don’t forget upma with a touch of sugar like Gujarati dal. But upma? That’s bedrock for many
Let’s hold off on the judgement for a second and acknowledge what makes upma special. Upma is made in South Indian kitchens and means light and satisfying. It’s a breakfast that warms your soul before work or is just gratifying after a long day.
What makes it magical is in that balance, the crunchy roasted semolina, the earthy kick of mustard seeds, the fresh herb aroma of curry leaves. Upma is wholesome, homely, and nostalgic.
So, when someone puts the combination of chocolate and ice cream on top of it feels like.. betrayal. Or maybe, evolution. It all depends on your culinary boldness.
Let’s be real, the internet really enjoys chaos when it comes to food. From butter chicken momos to rasgulla biryani, something new has shocked us into conversations every few weeks.
And that’s just what this video has done. It’s not about if the dish is good or not — it’s about thrilling to seeing something so ridiculous that you need to have an opinion. For the creators, it’s to go viral. For the rest of us, it’s for entertainment.
Food is very personal. What’s weird for one person may be wow for another. Don’t get me wrong, there could be somebody somewhere that actually enjoys a contrast of salty upma with creamy vanilla. Perhaps it’s the future of brunch.
