From Melodi to Melody: A Bengaluru restaurant turns a viral moment into dessert
A Bengaluru restaurant has created a special dessert menu inspired by the viral moment when Indian Prime Minister Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni. Chef Abhijit Saha has incorporated the nostalgic candy into various desserts, celebrating its flavors. The limited-edition specials are available until June 7, coinciding with Italian National Day.
- ▪The Melody toffee has gained renewed attention after being gifted by PM Modi to PM Meloni.
- ▪Chef Abhijit Saha has created a dessert menu featuring the toffee at his restaurants.
- ▪The menu includes items like Melodi trifle, lava cake, and Melodi hot chocolate.
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Not since the early ‘90s, has Parle’s Melody toffee has been in the public discourse like this.Two weeks ago, Indian prime minister Modi gifted a bag of Melody toffees to Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni and the moment went viral on the internet. The duo has been called ‘Melodi’, a portmanteau of their names (à la Brangelina), for some time now and the gift was the culmination of the meme. Bengaluru-based chef Abhijit Saha has taken inspiration from this to create a special dessert menu using the nostalgic toffee. “Melody is a caramel and chocolate sweet treat.
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