Ahead of World Dosa Day, observed annually on March 3rd, Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, unveils fascinating insights into the nation’s love affair with dosas. The order analysis spanning from February 25, 2023, to February 25, 2024, sheds light on the widespread popularity of the beloved South Indian staple.
In the past 12 months, Swiggy has successfully delivered an astonishing 29 million dosas, averaging 122 dosas per minute during breakfast alone. This underscores the significant popularity of this culinary delight among customers nationwide.
Cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai are at the forefront of dosa consumption. Bangalore, renowned as the Dosa capital of India, not only leads the list but also surpasses other major cities by ordering twice as many dosas as Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata combined. In an unexpected twist, Chandigarh, known for its affection for buttery parathas, has embraced the mighty Masala Dosa as its favored dish. Additionally, dosa ranked among the top ordered dishes in Ranchi, Coimbatore, Pune, and Bhopal.
“My love for dosa knows no bounds!” A testament to the fervour for dosas, a single user from Coimbatore emerged as the dosa champion of the country, ordering a whopping 447 plates of dosas in the past year.
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During Ramzan, the Cricket World Cup, and the IPL, dosa ranked as the second most ordered dish, while during the Navratri season, it emerged as the most popular vegetarian option.
As anticipated, the peak hours for dosa cravings are during breakfast and dinner. Chennai stands out as the city with the greatest fondness for dosas during dinner, while Hyderabad has played a significant role in cementing dosa’s status as a favorite snack-time dish.
Among the diverse range of dosa options, the classic Masala Dosa reigns as the favorite among crowds across India, closely followed by Plain Dosa, Set Dosa, Onion Dosa, and Butter Masala Dosa.
Whether referred to as Dosa, Dosai, Dosey, or Dosha, there’s a plethora of variants available on Swiggy throughout India, highlighting the remarkable diversity and ingenuity within this cherished South Indian delicacy. From the timeless Sada and Masala Dosa to inventive concoctions like Chocolate Dosa, Pav Bhaji Noodles Palak Dosa, Schezwan Chop Suey Special Dosa, Dilkhush Dosa, Lays Dosa, and American Chopsey Dosa with Paneer, dosas have transformed into a platform for culinary exploration, fusing traditional flavors with contemporary twists.
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