Just in time for Thanksgiving, Mindy Kaling prepared some masala dosas with the help of Sen. Kamala Harris in a video that is warming the hearts of immigrants.
In a video released by Democratic presidential candidate Harris’ campaign, the candidate and the comedian/producer prepared the Indian dish in Kaling’s Los Angeles kitchen.
Kaling has long been a supporter of Harris. During the video released by Harris’s campaign and on Kaling’s personal social media accounts, they discuss their immigrant parents and their shared South Indian heritage.
“I really believe in her, I think she’s a really exciting candidate, and I like her stances on so many issues that are important to me,” Kaling told CNN early this summer.
The video of their joint dosa cooking adventure has gone viral ever since it was released on social media this week and has hit more than half a million views on Twitter alone. There was also a special guest appearance from Avu Chokalingam, Kaling’s dad.
The video has been warmly received by Indian Americans, who have been slow in showing their financial and political support for Harris, whose mother immigrated from India.
“Loved all of this,” tweeted Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
“Dear 12-Year-Old Me, One day, one of the funniest people on TV will cook a meal with a progressive US Senator who happens to be running for President and they’ll both be strong Indian American women. Your Future Self,” said Kal Penn, former Obama Administration official and actor.
“In which two South Indian American women – one @mindykaling a TV celebrity, the other @KamalaHarris a candidate for President – make dosa & eat with their hands & the whole world loves it & I feel all the #DesiPride,” tweeted Gautam Raghavan, chief of staff to Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-WA.
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