New Delhi: As the holy month of Ramadan concludes today and devotees celebrate Eid, food continues to play a significant role in their festivities. Each day, people eagerly await Iftar, the evening meal that breaks their fast, featuring a delightful array of delicacies.
Food delivery platform Swiggy recently unveiled intriguing insights into the most popular Iftar foods ordered by its customers during Ramadan 2024. (Also Read: Setback For OnePlus? Mobile Retailers' Body Threatens To Stop Sales From May 1)
According to Swiggy's report, an astounding 6 million plates of Biryani were ordered via the platform throughout Ramadan 2024 in India. (Also Read: India's UPI Transactions Way More Than US Digital Payments: S Jaishankar)
This marked a 15 percent increase compared to regular months.
Hyderabad emerged as the city with the highest Biryani consumption. The city witnessed the recording of over a million plates, alongside 5.3 lakh plates of Haleem.
During Ramadan 2024, Swiggy observed a remarkable 34 percent surge in orders between 5:30 and 7 pm, the approximate time for Iftar.
Nationwide, the most sought-after food items during this period included Chicken Biryani, Mutton Haleem, Samosa, Falooda, and Kheer.
The month of Ramzan also witnessed a substantial increase in orders for traditional delicacies across the country. Orders for Haleem skyrocketed by a staggering 1455 percent, followed by an 81 percent increase in orders for Phirni and a 79 percent rise for Malpua.
Sweet dishes for Iftar saw a notable surge in orders, particularly in cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bhopal, and Meerut.
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