If you’ve ever caught yourself plating your regular dal-chawal like it’s being judged by Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, you’re definitely not alone. A viral Instagram reel is capturing the side-splitting and relatable impact of MasterChef binge-watching, and social media can’t get enough.
MasterChef Binge-Watching Turns Ghar Ka Khana Into Gourmet Art
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In the now-viral clip posted by content creator Kartik Wadhwa on Instagram @kartikkwadhwa, a simple dal-rice meal is plated with all the finesse of a MasterChef contestant. Captioned “WARNING: MasterChef binge-watching make you do this”, the reel hilariously captures how binge-watching cooking shows can influence our daily habits — right down to lunch.
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Neatly moulded rice, a perfect ladle of dal poured with flair, a crispy papad on the side, and a coriander leaf placed with artistic precision — the dish is transformed into something that looks ready for a judging panel. It’s clear that MasterChef binge-watching is inspiring home cooks to serve up not just flavour, but finesse too.
Netizens Share Their Own Kitchen “Masterpieces”
The internet, of course, has reacted with full enthusiasm. Comments poured in from fellow foodies and binge-watchers who admitted to their own MasterChef-inspired habits.
One viewer joked, “I once plated instant noodles like it was a pasta tasting menu!” Another added, “My mum asked why I was garnishing bhindi. I said, ‘Presentation is everything!’”
The reel has gone viral not just for its creativity, but because it perfectly captures the way reality TV, especially cooking competitions, have seeped into our everyday routines.
How TV Shows Are Shaping Kitchen Culture
Cooking has gone from a chore to an expressive art form — thanks in no small part to reality shows like MasterChef. While not all of us are competing on national TV, the desire to make meals look ‘judging panel ready’ is very real.
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Whether you’re serving toast with a quenelle of jam or sprinkling chilli flakes like edible glitter, MasterChef binge-watching has clearly sparked a playful plating revolution at home — and we’re loving every bit of it.
Cover Image Courtesy: @kartikkwadhwa / Instagram