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Minnesota Homeowner Serves Homemade Medu Vada to Construction Crew

Offered with the spirit of Atithi Devo Bhava, the homemade medu vada has earned over 11 million social media views.

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An Indian woman was seen offering vada and chutney to construction workers in the US
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Overview

  • A Minnesota homeowner offered homemade medu vada and coconut chutney to The Sealcoating Guys crew as they sealcoated her driveway.
  • Dressed casually in nightwear with a dupatta, she carried two plates of the savory South Indian snack and explained its spicy flavor.
  • Workers paused to savor the treats and praised the medu vada, with one exclaiming, “This is fire!”
  • The May 26 Instagram post from The Sealcoating Guys has attracted over 11.3 million views and widespread online acclaim.
  • Commenters linked the gesture to the Indian ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava and highlighted the treat’s origins in Tamil Nadu’s ulunthu vada tradition.