From Idlis To Nachos: Some Of Kamala Harris's Favourite Foods

By: Toshita Sahni

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Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States and Democratic Party nominee for the 2024 Presidential election is known to be a food lover.

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From cooking family dinners to bingeing on crispy snacks, she enjoys it all. Her cultural heritage is also reflected in her culinary preferences.

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From South Indian staples to childhood favourites, here are a few of the foods Kamala Harris loves:

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1. Idli-Sambar

During an AMA session on social media, Kamala Harris stated that her favourite South Indian food “would be idli with a really good sambar”.

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2. North Indian Tikka

During the same session, Kamala Harris revealed that among North Indian foods, her top pick would be any kind of tikka.

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3. Tamarind Rice

Indian-American star Padma Lakshmi once shared a recipe video for South Indian-style Tamarind Rice in which she claimed it is one of Kamala Harris's favourites.

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4. Nacho Cheese Doritos

Kamala Harris said she ate a giant bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos when Donald Trump won the 2016 Election. They have since been called her favourite snack.

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5. Gumbo

Kamala Harris has said that one of her all-time favourite dishes is Gumbo, a stew-like delicacy from Louisiana. Her “second mother” Mrs Shelton used to make it for her.

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6. Roast Chicken

This is one of Harris's signature dishes for dinner. In an interview with Glamour, she revealed that she can stretch a single roast chicken to make three meals.

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7. Raisin Bran

Kamala Harris starts her day with Raisin Bran and almond milk. She has admitted that she doesn't skip breakfast, despite her busy schedule.

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8. Scrambled Eggs

Kamala Harris has loved to cook since she was a child. As a kid, she “loved to make scrambled eggs topped with cheese in the shape of a smiley face.”

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