A significant portion of our daily activities revolves around a single Google search, influencing decisions from where to eat to exploring the latest trends. To capture the essence of the year, the search engine annually compiles a list of the most searched topics across various themes in its special “Year In Search” report. The recently released 2023 report highlighted everything that India searched for throughout the year. Notably, the top 10 most searched recipes in the country showcased a mix of festive recipes and timeless classics, reflecting the diverse culinary interests of users.
HERE ARE THE TOP 10 MOST SEARCHED RECIPES OF 2023-
1. Mango Pickle
It is an ideal combination with parathas or rotis and pairs well with steaming hot dal-chawal as well. In short, it is comfort food. It is quite difficult to find a home in the country that doesn’t have a jar of mango pickles stored to last the entire year.
2. Sex On The Beach
This drink was devised in 1987 by a bartender at Confetti’s Bar in Florida who was challenged to sell the most peach schnapps in the neighbourhood. It is a vodka-based cocktail with a blend of peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice and is found on the menus of most pubs around the country.
3. Panchamrit
It is primarily used in puja ceremonies, where it is first offered to the deities and then distributed as prasad. This holy recipe is made from five vital ingredients: milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar.
4. Hakusai
This is proof that Indians have been quite crazy about Korean food and culture. This dish is produced with salted and pickled Napa cabbage with carrots, kombu, dried japones, and kosher salt and is a vital element in preparing the popular side dish, kimchi.
5. Dhaniya Panjiri
An old and traditional Indian dish that is gaining popularity. Roasted coriander powder is combined with makhana, grated coconut, sugar/jaggery, and dry fruits to make Dhaniya Panjiri. It is a healthy alternative while fasting because it is high in fibre and other important nutrients.
6. Karanji
Indians love to celebrate festivals with a slew of sweets, and Karanji always finds its place on the platter. It’s made using all-purpose flour, semolina, and ghee, and it’s filled with roasted coconut bits, mawa, nuts, seeds, powdered sugar, or jaggery.
7. Thiruvathirai Kali
This dish mixes coarsely ground rice, moong dal, jaggery, cardamom, almonds, and coconut and is a revered bhog in Tamil Nadu for the god Thiruvathirai.
8. Ugadi Pachadi
It is a festive favourite in the southern states of India and is made with neem blossoms, raw mango, jaggery, pepper powder, coconut, and salt.
9. Kolukattai
These are steamed dumplings filled with a sweet mixture of coconut and jaggery. The sweet dish is popular during Vinayaka Chaturthi in the South.
10. Rava Ladoo
Rava Ladoo is a classic yet popular dish in Indian households. It is made with a combination of semolina, ghee, sugar, and cardamom. This simple yet delectable dessert is shaped into spheres and ready to be offered as a prasad or as a gift during festivals.
