Bengaluru tops vegetarian food orders on Swiggy

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Bengaluru, renowned as the Silicon Valley of India, has also earned the title of 'Veggie Valley,' according to recent data from Swiggy.

The city's residents lead the nation in vegetarian food orders, with one out of every three vegetarian orders coming from Bengaluru. Popular local dishes include Masala Dosa, Paneer Biryani, and Paneer Butter Masala. Swiggy’s data highlights distinct regional preferences across Indian cities.

In Mumbai, dal khichdi, Margherita pizza, and traditional pav bhaji are top choices, while Hyderabad's favorite vegetarian orders include Masala Dosa and Idli. These insights reflect a broader trend of vegetarianism in major Indian cities.

Breakfast trends across the nation reveal a strong preference for vegetarian options, with more than 90% of breakfast orders being vegetarian. Masala Dosa, Vada, Idli, and Pongal are the most popular choices, with Masala Dosa being a staple for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

In the snacks category, Margherita pizza stands out as the most popular item, with samosa and pav bhaji also ranking high. The rise of vegetarian orders is evident even in international quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains.

For those craving for salads, Swiggy reports that over 60,000 veg salad orders are placed each week, with green salad being the top choice.

The Swiggy GuiltFree platform has also seen a significant 146% increase in vegetarian orders over the past year. To celebrate the growing popularity of vegetarian cuisine, Swiggy has introduced its inaugural Green Dot Awards.