Australian YouTuber says Indian food contains 'dirt spices', gets schooled. See post

Australian journalist and YouTuber Dr Sydney Watson recently faced backlash after her controversial remarks about Indian food on X (formerly Twitter). Known for her outspoken opinions, Watson described Indian food as tasting like "burning" and labelled its spices as "dirt spices." The comments, made in response to a viral post about Indian cuisine, have ignited widespread criticism from food lovers and social media users alike.

The controversy began when a Texas man shared an image of a lavish Indian meal, captioning it with: “Indian food is the best on Earth. Fight me.” The post featured a selection of curries, kebabs, rice, and chutneys, which quickly gained traction, accumulating over 26 million views.

However, not everyone was of the same opinion. While many users responded positively, celebrating the rich diversity of global cuisines, Watson's reaction took a different tone.

Dismissing Indian cuisine as "not the best on Earth," Watson criticised the use of spices, writing, “If your food requires you to put dirt spices all over it in order for it to be palatable, your food is not good.” She further defined anything beyond basic seasonings like “salt, pepper, and cinnamon” as “dirt spices.”