Biryani remains top of the charts as India’s favourite dish-OxBig News Network

Swiggy registered 83 million orders of biryani, or nearly two plates served every second, according to its ninth annual report, ‘How India Swiggy’d in 2024’.
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Biryani continued to hold its title as India’s favourite dish, with 83 million orders, or nearly two plates served every second, according to Swiggy’s ninth annual report, ‘How India Swiggy’d in 2024’. It was followed distantly by the humble dosa, which racked up 23 million orders.

The report also shed light on some interesting dining habits. Swiggy’s Incognito Mode revealed chicken biryani as the most secretly ordered dish.

A year of indulgence

2024 was a year of record-breaking indulgence, as Swiggy revealed unique consumer spending habits. A Bengaluru user spent ₹49,900 on pasta alone, while a Delhi resident hosted the ultimate pizza party by ordering 250 onion pizzas in one go. Swiggy’s Bolt service also made waves, delivering Rasmalai and Sitaphal ice cream in a record time of just three minutes, the report said.

South Indian staple was on the menu as well, with 8.5 million dosas and 7.8 million idlis being ordered. Bengaluru led the charge with 2.5 million masala dosas, while Delhi, Chandigarh, and Kolkata remained loyal to their regional favorites, chholey, aloo paratha, and kachoris.

Midnight cravings, snacks

When it came to snacks, chicken rolls emerged the top choice, racking up 2.48 million orders. For late-night cravings, chicken burgers took the lead, with 1.84 million orders placed between midnight and 2 a.m.

Swiggy’s delivery partners, whom the report dubbed “unsung heroes”, covered 1.96 billion kilometres, enough to circle India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari more than half a million times. Desserts like Rasmalai and Sitaphal ice-creams topped the list of favorites.

Dining out in style

The report said Swiggy also made dining more affordable, saving Indians ₹533 crore on dining deals. Delhi topped the savings chart, with residents pocketing ₹121 crore in discounts, while Kanchipuram saw the highest average meal spend, with each transaction averaging ₹4,284. Over 22 million diners benefitted from Swiggy’s dining offerings, and in Mumbai, a record-breaking ₹3 lakh was spent on a single meal.