Cucumber imli shot: The viral tangy snack taking over Instagram

The cucumber imli shot is the latest food trend gaining attention on Instagram. Made by filling hollowed-out cucumber pieces with spicy and tangy tamarind pulp, the snack has prompted mixed reactions online, with some users eager to try it.

Hyderabad: A new food trend is taking over Instagram, and it is equal parts refreshing, tangy and chatpata. The viral cucumber imli shot has been getting plenty of attention online, with food enthusiasts trying out the unusual combination and sharing their reactions on social media.

The snack is made by hollowing out a fresh cucumber and filling it with a spicy and tangy tamarind mixture. The cucumber adds a cool, crunchy bite, while the imli brings a burst of sour and spicy flavour, making it a combination that is hard to ignore.

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To make the cucumber imli shot, start by washing a fresh cucumber and scoop out the centre of each piece, leaving enough cucumber at the bottom to hold the filling. For the tangy mixture, combine tamarind pulp with a little salt, red chilli powder and chaat masala. Mix well and adjust the seasoning to taste. Fill the hollowed-out cucumber pieces with the tamarind mixture and serve chilled for an extra refreshing bite.

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While several people have been tempted to recreate the trend, some are hesitant to try it, joking that the intense tanginess might leave their teeth tingling. Others, however, seem to be thoroughly enjoying the combination.

“This looks so tangy and refreshing but my teeth are tingling just looking at this,” wrote one netizen.

“My mouth started watering after seeing the tamarind,” wrote another.

“This will definitely give one a brain freeze after having the shot,” noted another.

With videos of the cucumber imli shot continuing to make their way across Instagram, this crunchy, tangy and spicy treat seems to have found its moment online.