India, Aug. 22 -- The humble steel thaali has long been a staple in Indian kitchens. But when an American influencer recently discovered one and dubbed it a "cute chrome find", the desi internet had plenty to say.

On August 18, influencer Amanda Monsen shared an Instagram Reel from an IKEA shopping trip, where she said she was on the hunt for "chrome stuff". Among her finds were what she described as "chrome plates", which she had spotted on her For You page online. The reel has fetched more than a million views.

In the video, Monsen said she thought the plates were "so chic" because they "make food and everything look so good". The $7.99 IKEA find, she suggested, could also work as "a really cute perfume tray" or a stylish way to serve...