A Pune-based woman’s account of being served halwa puri channa as her in-flight meal on an Air India flight from Delhi to Bali has entertained many users on social media. Passenger Priti Jain expressed her astonishment on X after being served the traditional Indian dish during the trip.
Woman shares unusual in-flight meal experience
Posting on X, Jain wrote, “I’m probably the first in my family, and maybe even among all my friends, to be served halwa puri channa as an in-flight meal. This happened on our Delhi to Bali flight. My husband was surprised to see the meal and skipped it because he isn’t very fond of cold puris. I was actually quite pleased and ended up eating his portion as well. On a lighter note, has anyone else ever been served this on an Air India flight?”
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Her post rapidly drew attention, as many users considered the meal selection both unexpected and pleasing. The trio of halwa, puri, and channa is typically linked with festive feasts, temple offerings, and classic Indian breakfasts, so seeing it served on an international flight came as a surprising moment for many users.
Post sparks reactions online
The post has attracted over 52,000 views and sparked a variety of responses. Some users found the prospect of being served such a desi meal in mid-air amusing, while others said they would have liked it as well.
One passenger commented, “This has to be the most Indian in-flight meal ever.” Another remarked, “Honestly, I’d be thrilled to get this on a flight.” A third person said, “Halwa puri channa en route to Bali sounds like a dream.” Someone else added, “Your husband skipped a truly legendary meal.” Another user observed, “Air India basically decided to serve pure comfort food in the sky.” Yet another wrote, “Even if the puri was cold, I would have polished off both trays as well.”
Several users recounted their own experiences of being served Indian meals on flights, while others quipped that the dish likely made the trip more memorable. “This is better than the typical bland airline food,” one user remarked. Another added, “Now I want airlines to offer this as a regular breakfast option.”