The blast, recorded on the home’s security CCTV in Patiala, in the state of Punjab, on 12th December, shows the pot of saag at first quietly cooking on the hob.
Then, without warning, the pressure cooker explodes in a massive blast.
Pieces of kitchen cabinet, the ceiling and food are sent flying everywhere as the family members disappear in a cloud of steam and smoke.
One child is sheltered behind a door. But two women by the kitchen units seem to be directly in the line of fire.
A man sitting at a kitchen table jumps up and turns off the gas. As a fifth person runs downstairs, and the footage ends.
Astonishingly, according to local media, nobody was injured in the blast.
The dish, made of mixed bitter greens and spices. Is notorious for its temperamental reaction to pressure cookers on gas hobs, according to local media.
