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Russian Woman Washes Vessels With Dhokla Mistaking It For Sponge, Shocking Gujjus Online! 

A viral video by Kseniia & Uddeshya (@borschtandbiryani) is grabbing everyone’s attention for all the funny reasons. It shows a Russian wife getting confused after spotting Dhokla for the first time. What follows next is something no Gujju would expect.

by Priyanshi Shah
Russian Woman Washes Vessels With Dhokla Mistaking It For Sponge, Shocking Gujjus Online! 

When it comes to food, we’ve often seen foreigners getting confused about Indian dishes. From giving them funny names to figuring out how to eat them, there are so many relatable reels online. Now, one such video has caught our attention where a Russian wife of an Indian man couldn’t quite understand the Gujarati snack Dhokla. Scroll down to see what she thought it was!

Russian Wife Confuses Dhokla With Sponge

Taking to social media, the couple Kseniia & Uddeshya (@borschtandbiryani) dropped a hilarious video. In the clip, the Russian wife of an Indian man gets totally confused seeing Dhokla and mistakes it for a sponge! She actually dips it in liquid soap and starts washing utensils with it.

The husband is clearly shocked and quickly steps in, asking what she’s doing. She casually replies that she’s doing the dishes, only to find out it’s not a sponge but a popular Indian snack. The funny video was captioned, “If you’ve ever seen Khaman Dhokla for the first time, you might understand why she was confused.”

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Netizens React To The Video

This lighthearted video has gone viral across social media, and honestly, like everyone else, we couldn’t stop laughing.

One user commented, “The Gujju in me is so hurt.” And we totally get it, this one really hurts if you love Dhokla 

Another user wrote, “Vo sab toh thik hai, par tune ganda dhokla kyu khaya?” which made it even funnier, and we agree, that’s the real concern here!

One user shared, “The first time I saw it in a shop, I asked my Indian husband why the sponge was cut into cubes.” Honestly, can’t blame them!

Another user joked, “You ate it after she scrubbed with it?” and we’re equally traumatised just thinking about it. 

What are your thoughts on this? Tell us in the comments below!

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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @borschtandbiryani

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First Published: March 17, 2026 4:37 PM

FAQs

What confused Russian woman about Dhokla?

Russian woman confused dhokla with sponge.

How did Russian woman used Dhokla?

The Russian woman used Dhokla as sponge to wash utensils.

What is Dhokla?

Dhokla is a famous Gujarati snack enjoyed with chillies and chutneys