The most cherished delicacy among food enthusiasts, biryani, would be its most renowned face if the expression ate and left no crumbs had a face and It seems that Indian foodies can not get enough of it. It is official now, according to a report from Swiggy, one of the most widely used meal delivery services. Swiggy released its study of Ramadan orders as the holy month came to an end, providing us with a glimpse into some of the most well-liked Iftar dishes that its patrons ordered. Biryani takes the crown!This report demonstrates the countrys enduring fondness for biryani and provides insight into some unusual eating behaviors that Swiggy saw during the holy month of March 12–April 8, 2024. A Swiggy article claims that during Indias Ramadan, 6 million plates of biryani were sold on the platform, shattering all previous records. This is a 15% increase above the ordinary months during the holy month. Hyderabad claimed the title of city that ordered the most biryani, with an astounding quantity of more than a million plates ordered. During Ramadan, the city placed an astounding order for 5.3 lakh plates of haleem in addition to biryani.Swiggy sees a surgeFurthermore, Swiggy observed a 34 percent surge in orders from regular hours, when the maximum orders were placed, to Iftar, which is about between 5:30 and 7 pm. The food delivery partner stated that in addition to the number of biryani plates ordered during Ramadan 2024, the most popular food items ordered during this period nationwide were chicken biryani, samosas, mutton haleem, falooda, and kheer.Festive fleetThe list goes on, During the holy month, the food delivery service noticed a sharp rise in orders for regional specialties nationwide. Orders for Phirni and Malpua increased by 80.97% and 70.97%, respectively, whilst orders for Haleem increased by 1454.88%. Dates experienced a gain of 48.40 percent, while Falooda witnessed a rise of 57.93 percent. Additionally, reports indicate that requests for sweet dishes at Iftar saw a noticeable increase, with the majority of those with sweet tooths residing in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Meerut. These states, which included Phirni and Malpua, ordered the most sweet dishes.
