Former Prime Minister Imran Khan recently sparked a social media frenzy when he expressed his fondness for biryani with potatoes, or “Biryani with Aaloo,” during a Twitter space session. This revelation ended a longstanding debate between Lahoris and Karachiites about whether biryani should be served with or without potatoes.
The Twitter space session, hosted by American comedian Jeremy McLellan, saw Khan reminiscing about his favorite delicacy from 40 years ago – Biryani with Aloo. As he shared his culinary preference, the internet was set ablaze with reactions, making #BiryaniWithAaloo a top trend on Twitter.
Khan’s casual admission of his changing taste over the years, from being a fan of potato biryani to now preferring it without, became an instant hit among netizens. Moments after the live session concluded, Twitter users celebrated the apparent victory of Biryani with Aloo, sparking a flurry of hashtags and humorous comments about the food combination.
Supporters of Khan’s political party, PTI, along with other Twitter users, took to various social media platforms to express their support for the former premier’s lifestyle choices. Tweets ranged from individuals requesting their family members to prepare potato biryani for lunch, to others humorously warning about a potential potato shortage due to the sudden surge in demand.
In addition to stirring up the biryani debate, Khan also addressed the current political crisis during the session, describing his recent political estrangement as the most significant challenge of his political career to date. However, it was his culinary preference that stole the limelight, demonstrating the power of social media in shaping public discourse.
