Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, marked World Biryani Day by cooking biryani for the first time. Sharing the experience on social media, he posted a video and photos of his culinary attempt and asked which Indian state has the best version of the dish.
"Namaste India! Happy World Biryani Day! My first attempt at making biryani. Tell me which state has the best biryani and I will make a visit. Bon appetite. HC Wong," he wrote on X.
Namaste India! ☀️
July 7, 2024
Happy World Biryani Day! My first attempt at making biryani 🤣🤣. Tell me which State has the best biryani and I will make a visit. Bon appetite. 😋- HC Wong.#worldbiryaniday #daawatworldbiryaniday #biryani #IncredibleIndia @incredibleindia pic.twitter.com/149Czlf5RMIn the video, Wong is seen enthusiastically cooking the delicious rice dish. He comments on the aroma, saying, "smelling great," and explains, "Ok, what you need to do is give it a good stir… so that all the ingredients are meshed up nicely together. I think this is doing good." He concludes with, "Success, I suppose in the first attempt," smiling at the camera. The video ends with him saying, "Enjoy and thank you."
Since being shared, the post has collected over 15,000 views and more than 800 likes. People have posted various comments in response to the post.
One user commented, "Looks super delicious and mouth watering Biryani. Your happy faces giving compliments to your cooking skills."
Looks super delicious and mouth watering Biryani.
July 8, 2024
Your happy faces giving compliments to you cooking skills.Another user said, "No doubt about it of course Hyderabad has the best biryani."
No doubt about it of course Hyderabad has the best biryani.
July 8, 2024Another comment read, "There's a World Biriyani Day too? Although am not from that city/state, you must try the Awadhi Biriyani from Lucknow. Traditionally, this biryani is made with mutton meat but one can also make it with chicken. It is subtle in taste, flavourful, and aromatic. My favorite."
There's a World Biriyani day too ? 😳…. Although am not from that city/state. You must try the Awadhi Biriyani from Lucknow. Traditionally, this biryani is made with mutton meat but one can also make it with chicken. It is subtle in taste, flavourful, and aromatic. My favorite.
July 8, 2024World Biryani Day is celebrated by food lovers around the world, paying homage to biryani, one of the most beloved dishes globally.
Simon Wong's post also highlighted the growing bond between India and Singapore. Recently, he attended President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint session of Parliament, expressing optimism about the future of India-Singapore relations.
In a social media post, Wong stated, "Attended Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu address to both Houses of Parliament this AM w fellow HOMs. This is indeed India's Century! Singapore looks fwd to taking our excellent bilat rlns to even great heights. Jai Hind!"
Attended Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn's Address to both Houses of Parliament this AM w fellow HOMs. This is indeed 🇮🇳's Century! 🇸🇬 looks fwd to taking our excellent bilat rlns to even great heights. 🤝 Jai Hind! - HC Wong
June 27, 2024
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