My dumb idli tweet has led to media coverage across India & beyond (BBC, CNN!), TV reports, a radio interview & lots of fun - and more heated - debate. Best of all may be this cartoon of @ShashiTharoor & me in today's Manorama, one of the world's biggest circulation newspapers!

@edanderson101 Many do not know about your strong ties with Kerala...Anderson :)

@jamewils I think this is true!

@edanderson101 "delicious idlis" -- I see the mob has forced you into 🙇🏽‍♂️

@tanvi_madan Haha. Well it would be rather ungracious of me to insult people's hospitality! And everyone is assuring me that my opinion of idlis is only because I haven't yet tried the right ones, so I've got to maintain an open mind, surely?!

@edanderson101 You definately need to go to more South Indian restaurants who get creative with the idly, the powder mix and sauces. From coconut , tomato, almonds there are so many varieties ..

@edanderson101 Sir,try North Indian food

@edanderson101 The damage, Mr A, is done. No white washing possible! Deal with it.

@edanderson101 Trying to soften the blow? Hmmm..okay, we'll grant you that.

@edanderson101 You still owe me that pizza though

@edanderson101 We have become too sensitive in the age of social media. But enjoy the attention while it lasts.

@edanderson101 As Tharoorji rightly told it is the fermentation that make idli tasty .True in South India it is simply revered like anything.

@edanderson101 Some of the Indians enjoying in taking food and others enjoying in giving food. But remember never lose the neighbours feast

@edanderson101 Passion for food is correct! This has been fun entertainment (for us at any rate). And now I too must give opinion (no one asked) - love idlis (fluffy, homemade stuff) but will defend anyone’s right to not like them.

@edanderson101 Atlast I think you should have realised Idli is not boring. Agreed??

@edanderson101 It’s also confirmation that many people have too much time to waste!

@edanderson101 Dei dei Anderson

@edanderson101 Just because we Indian people took your comment in negative light, and not as your personal preference in taste, doesn't make your comment dumb. You are perfectly entitled to your opinion. More power there! :)

@edanderson101 i wonder what is ur wife's take on this..she shud ensure u r feed idli for breakfast for atleast a year on behalf of us Indians(or until u change ur mind)😁

@edanderson101 You are the idli star now. Expect interview calls now.

@edanderson101 You’re always welcome in my kitchen - I promise idlis won’t be the only thing on the menu!