What comes to your mind when you hear the word “food”? This is going to erase that conventional mental picture of eatables you have and etch itself on your mind. Presenting, a few unconventional delicacies from India that you might not find palatable. Viewer’s discretion is advised.

5. Eri Polu – The Yum Pupae Project

If you are a fan of wearing silk you might love this one as it is made from the pupae of silk worms and is said to melt in your mouth. That sounds cool, right?

6. Dry Pickled Mackarel Fish – The Pungent Pieces

The delicacy which is “thoroughly enjoyed” in the states of West Bengal and Assam tastes like sour lime and has a nauseating smell of ammonia.