Rod Heats Curry in Vessel, Video Goes Viral
Amid an ongoing LPG shortage, a video showing a man cooking curry using an immersion rod has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions across social media. The clip highlights how, in the face of disrupted access to essential resources, improvised solutions or “jugaad” continue to emerge, even as users express both amusement and safety concerns over the method.
The video, shared on Instagram by a user identified as a project manager, begins with a bold on-screen message reading, “Gas gone, heat rod on.” Captioned “Technologia,” the clip quickly transitions into the experiment, capturing the improvised cooking method in action.
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In the video, the man is seen standing in a basic kitchen setup with a vessel placed on a stove. Instead of using gas, he inserts an immersion rod directly into the pot, using it as the primary heat source. As the clip progresses, the rod appears to actively heat the contents, with the curry visibly cooking inside the vessel, highlighting the unconventional method.
Impact Of LPG Shortage
A shift in food habits is also being observed as households prioritise fuel conservation amid the shortage. Many are choosing meals that require minimal cooking time, while some are even replacing hot beverages like tea with simpler options such as lemon water.
The supply crunch has been attributed to disruptions in global supply chains, particularly along critical shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf region, amid ongoing tensions linked to the Iran conflict.
