On World Idli Day, March 30, online food delivery giant Swiggy threw light on Indians’s love affair with idlis. The humble South Indian breakfast dish found an ardent fan in a man from Hyderabad. This Swiggy user over the past 12 months ordered a whopping ₹7.3 lakh worth of idlis. Read on to know more about his love for idlis.
Swiggy User Spent ₹7.3 Lakh On Idlis In Past 12 Months
According to an IANS report, a man from Hyderabad singlehandedly ordered ₹7.3 lakh worth of idlis on Swiggy from March 2023 to March 2024. The food delivery giant revealed interesting deets about the special place idli has in the hearts of desis. On the food delivery platform, the peak time for placing idli orders is from 8 am to 10 am. Consumers from cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore and Hyderabad prefer relishing this delicacy during dinner time.
So, what makes idlis so alluring for Indians? Well, as per Swiggy the versatility and simplicity of the dish is the reason why it’s one of the most preferred breakfast options across India and the world. It comes in various variants like rava idli, plain idli, thatte idli, khotto and much more. While regions like Bengaluru have a soft corner for the rava idli, regions like Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh savour idlis with spicy neyi karam podi with fresh ghee.
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This South Indian Dish Reigns Supreme On Food Delivery Platforms
*2x speed waiter voice*
masala idli rava idli ragi idli podi idli sambhar idli only idlis one more idli on world idli day
so what’s your order?— Swiggy (@Swiggy) March 30, 2024
A roster of culinary champions for Idlis on Swiggy include restaurants like A2B – Adyar Ananda Bhavan in Bengaluru, Sree Akshayam in Chennai, Veena Stores in Bengaluru, MTR in Bengaluru, Varalakshmi Tiffins in Hyderabad and more. These restaurants have mastered the art of crafting soft, and perfectly steamed idlis. Moreover, they also offer flavoursome condiments like sambar, podi and chutneys which sit beautifully on the palate.
In the world of online food delivery where convenience is key, idlis have made their place and how. Apart from biryani and dosas, even idlis are one of the most ordered dishes in India on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato.
Also Read: 6 Types Of Idlis You Should Try This World Idli Day
Well, idli lovers, how did you celebrate World Idli Day?
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