10 Hollywood Celebrities And Their Favorite Indian Dishes
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Indian food has touched every corner of the planet thanks to the various Indian diaspora spread across the globe. While many out there do not enjoy Indian food, there are even more that want it. After all, Indians make up nearly 18% of the world’s population. There’s no doubt that Indian food has gained popularity in places like the USA, The Uk, and many other countries. While some of the critics of Indian food have been pretty loud, others’ love for it has overshadowed their words. Recently a writer in a popular magazine criticized Indian food for its spice and had everyone up in arms. Thankfully, this isn’t as popular a thought as the love people have for Indian cuisine. So here is a list of famous Hollywood actors who enjoy treating themselves to Indian food every now and then:
1. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is known for his action-packed performances and eccentric behavior. However, what many people might not know is that the actor enjoys eating Indian cuisine. Tom recently decided to dine at veteran singer Asha Bhosle’s restaurant in the UK and ordered a spicy Chicken Tikka masala with extra spices. Tom was shooting for his film, Mission: Impossible 7, and took time out of his schedule to enjoy an authentic Indian meal for himself. The actor appreciated the dish so much he ordered it twice!
2. Will Smith
Will Smith is a self-confessed foodie and enjoys trying out new cuisines. During an interview, he stated that he believed Indian cuisine was the best thing he’d ever eaten. The I Am Legend actor spoke about how the last time he visited India, he had a party there and enjoyed eating the food at the party. He added that he enjoyed chicken tikka masala the most and tried six different kinds of naan.
3. Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts visited India to shoot her film Eat Pray Love and embraced Indian culture. The Erin Brockovich actress admitted to gorging on chapati, aloo gobi, and rice during her time there. She joked about how it was amazing how much food she could eat during her five weeks of shooting there. She stated that she is a very picky eater in general but really enjoyed eating Indian food. She added that every once in a while, she used to run into something so incredibly spicy that she was left sweating all through her dinner.
4. Lady Gaga
The Italian-American singer and actress is a huge fan of Indian food and enjoys indulging in chicken lababdar. Lady Gaga is a major lover of spicy food and allegedly ate hot curry three times a day after getting off a restrictive diet.
5. Brad Pitt
Brad is a lover of all things Indian food and adored gorging on Garlic Naan. He likes to eat Chicken Masala curry with his naan. During an interview, the Inglorious Basterds actor added that his children are also major fans of Indian food and enjoy visiting Indian restaurants together.
6. Shakira
Shakira is a massive lover of mutton masala curry and Afghani chicken. The singer, who is of Lebanese and Colombian descent, also introduced the cuisine to her partner, Spanish footballer Gerard Pique. The couple enjoys feasting on chicken tikkas and goat pichoutas.
7. Madonna
Madonna has spoken about her love for Indian food in the past. The actress and singer enjoys feasting on Indian food because of the magical aroma and fresh curries. She has also raved about her love for idlis in the past and enjoys eating them because they reduce her cravings for carbs. During a trip to India, Madonna had learned that idlis could help with weight loss.
8. Arnold Shwarzennegar
The Terminator actor is a major lover of Indian food. During an interview, he shared that he loves Kebabs and Naan Bukhara. The former Governor of California shared a picture of him feasting on a giant Naan in the capital, New Delhi. He shared the images on Twitter and thanked his team for the recommendation.
9. Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore is a lover of masala chai and enjoys drinking it daily. The This Is Us actress stated that she is a tea drinker and that she enjoyed sipping on masala chai during her trip to India. Mandy also enjoys eating Kebabs and Litti Chokha.
10. Matt Damon
Matt Damon enjoys eating Indian curries because of their spice. He believes that Indian curries have the perfect blend of spices. When he was asked what his favorite Indian dish was, he said he enjoyed eating stuffed naan and chicken tikka.
It’s lovely to see so many of our foreign celebrities embrace and appreciate Indian culture and cuisine. For every hater of Indian food out there, there are a thousand who enjoy eating it. Do let us know all of your thoughts on this article in the comment section below!
