Swiggy delivers 33 million plates of idli a year, but the South Indian dish isn't the most ordered item on its platform
Can you guess how much money an average user spends on Swiggy orders? Here are some interesting findings from a set of data released recently by the food delivery app.

Food delivery company Swiggy delivered 33 million-odd idlis in about a year, a data point that reflects the South Indian dish's huge popularity among consumers. Swiggy made these deliveries between March 30, 2022 and March 25, 2023, according to a company statement. Yet, the south Indian dish is not the most ordered item on its platform, it is actually masala dosa.
According to data revealed by Bengaluru-based Swiggy, an average Hyderabad user spends Rs 6 lakh on the company's platform in a year.
Most ordered item on Swiggy: Is it idli or masala dosa?
Here are some findings basis data released by Swiggy on the World Idli Day, which was celebrated on March 30 this year:
- Maximum idli orders in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai among cities
- Idli quite popular in Mumbai, Coimbatore, Pune, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi, Kolkata and Kochi as well
- Most users in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Coimbatore order between 8 am and 10 am and during dinner hours
- Users from Bengaluru usually prefer rava idli
- Users from Chennai order ghee podi idli
- Mumbaikars love idli-vada
- Most Hyderabadis relish karampodi ghee idli
Average Hyderabadi Swiggy user spends Rs 6 lakh a year on idli
An average Swiggy user based out of Hyderabad spends Rs 6 lakh a year on idli, ordering 8,428 plates — including orders from various locations from other locations, according to the data.
Idli — often spelled idly — is a type of dish in South Indian cuisine. It is a popular breakfast item in several parts of the country.
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