A Kerala family of 11 had a brush with fate in the most unexpected way while vacationing in the beautiful hills of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

The family had planned to continue their journey soon after a quick lunch break. But things took an odd turn when the rogan josh they ordered—a popular Kashmiri mutton dish—turned out unusually salty. Not wanting to rush the meal, they asked for a replacement, which delayed their travel by nearly an hour.What seemed like a minor food issue turned into a life-saving twist. Just minutes after their original planned departure time, a terror attack unfolded on the very route they were supposed to take.“We were annoyed at first,” one family member shared. “But later, when we heard about the attack, we realized that salty dish might have saved us.”The family is now back safely, and their story is being shared widely online, with many calling it a reminder of how unpredictable life can be—and how even the smallest inconveniences may sometimes be blessings in disguise.