Seengh Soda: Gujarat’s viral Thums Up and peanut combo is winning over the internet
Seengh Soda, a traditional Gujarati combination of Thums Up and salted peanuts, has become a social media sensation. Food creators are sharing their versions while users debate the unusual pairing, with many discovering a regional favourite that has existed for years.
Hyderabad: Would you drop a handful of salted peanuts into a bottle of Thums Up? If the internet is anything to go by, thousands of people are doing exactly that. The unusual combination, known as Seengh Soda, is a long-loved Gujarati favourite that has recently found viral fame on social media.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler. Open a chilled bottle of Thums Up, add a handful of salted peanuts, give it a quick shake and enjoy. The result is a drink that lets you sip and snack at the same time, with the fizz of the cola and the crunch of the peanuts creating a surprisingly satisfying combination.
In a recent Instagram video, chef Natasha Gandhi explained why the pairing works “the salt from the peanuts acts as a flavour enhancer, balancing the spices in Thums Up while bringing out its sweetness. The natural oils released by the peanuts also make the drink feel smoother, while the crunchy texture adds another layer to every sip, it actually tastes very good and one has to try it,” she said.
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The trend has inspired other chefs to get creative. Chef Saloni Kukreja and chef Saransh Goila experimented with a richer version by frothing cream, milk, unsweetened peanut butter and salt before topping it with chilled Thumbs Up.
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Social media users have been quick to share their thoughts. “Okay bye, need to order some peanut butter and Thumbs Up,” wrote one user. Others pointed out that Seengh Soda has been enjoyed in Gujarat for years, with one commenter adding, “Try it with jeera masala soda too, it tastes out of the world.”
For many, what looks like the internet’s latest food craze is simply an old regional favourite finally getting the attention it deserves.
