Exploring the changing tastes in India…from Thekua to Modak, which recipes gained the most discussion in 2025?

New Delhi: India’s food preferences entered a new phase in 2025. The latest report released by Google’s ‘Year in Search’ shows that Indians are no longer limited to just traditional dishes, but are also openly adopting new flavours, regional dishes and international recipes. This year’s recipe trending list makes it clear that Indian kitchens have become more experimental, health-conscious and diverse than ever before.

Below is a list of those 10 dishes whose searches increased the most in 2025 and whose curiosity gave rise to a new culinary culture.

1. Idli: Modern take on traditional taste

Idli, the pride of South Indian kitchen, took the first place in this list, but not just on the basis of its classic form. Food-lovers came up with a lot of innovations like Ragi Idli, Quinoa Idli, Stuffed Idli and even Idli Sandwich. This proves that this light and healthy breakfast is now being liked in many modern forms across the country.

2. Pornstar Martini: The new emerging trend in drinks

This cocktail with a strange sounding name attracted tremendous attention of Indians in 2025. Made from passion fruit, vodka and Prosecco, the drink quickly became popular in India after appearing in viral reels on social media and pop culture. This shows that Indians are now as curious about international drinks as they are about food.

3. Modak: Festive sweetness hits again

Modak has always been a favorite dish of Ganesh Chaturthi, but this time especially Steamed Ukdiche Modak was in trend. Along with the traditional fillings, chocolate, dry fruits and even fusion modaks were also explored in full swing.

4. Thekua: A dish that brings back the aroma of soil.

This Bihari dish of Chhath Puja became a part of the search for people across the country. This simple yet delicious dish made of jaggery, ghee and flour attracted people back to their roots and traditional sweets.

5. Ugadi Pachadi: A wonderful confluence of six flavours.

This unique dish of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana remained in the news due to its unique taste balance. It contains a confluence of all the six tastes: sweet, sour, pungent, bitter, salty and astringent. Its growing popularity shows that the cultural stories behind regional dishes are also attracting people.

6. Beetroot Kanji: The return of the health-drink

This traditional yeast drink from North India becomes the first choice of health-conscious people in 2025. Its searches increased rapidly due to its probiotic benefits and aid in digestion, which shows that people are now preferring desi health drinks over modern drinks.

7. Thiruvathirai Kali: Festival flavor popular again

Made during the Thiruvathirai festival in Tamil Nadu, this dish contains a wonderful combination of jaggery, rice and cardamom. Its increasing popularity among the youth proves that traditional festival dishes are coming back in trend.

8. Yorkshire Pudding: Growing curiosity towards foreign dishes

Indians also discovered this classic dish of England a lot this year. The baked taste and its distinct texture inspired people to experiment. This is a sign that Indian kitchen is increasingly becoming global.

9. Gond Katira: Natural remedy for summer

The Ayurvedic benefits of this substance, which cools the body in summers, were widely discovered. Its use in drinks and desserts has established it as a seasonal superfood.

10. Kolukattai: The rising popularity of South Indian sweets

This dish, which looks like Modak, is made during festivals in South India. Its searches increased this year, which shows that people’s love for traditional sweets is growing back.