It’s official! Dosa, plain or masala, is India’s favourite breakfast

According to a survey, Dosa is still the preferred dish among people in metros. People are still consuming traditional Indian breakfast options. The survey found that breakfast is a preferred meal over the weekend.

The South Indian breakfast staple, the humble dosa is India’s favourite breakfast option. People across eight major metros are gobbling up and ordering this crispy, flaky Indian dish, a survey revealed after reviewing more than 1200 online restaurant orders.

Dosa is the most preferred dish for those living in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Chenni, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. While those in Pune, Bengaluru and Mumbai like to order themselves a plate of masala dosa, those in other cities like it plain.

The survey also found that traditional breakfast options are still being consumed in India. Those in the metros opt for dishes like chole bhature, poha, parathas and sabudana khichdi. Dieticians say that traditional Indian breakfasts are nutritious as they contain protein, carbohydrates and fibre.

Srivats T S, vice-president of marketing at Swiggy told Times of India, “Breakfast orders are picking up pace and the segment is posting strong growth numbers. Indians know the importance of breakfast but probably, their hectic schedule makes it difficult for them to prepare the morning meal.”

The app receives most orders for breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, weekend remains people’s favourite time to consume breakfast. The survey found orders for breakfast increase by 30 per cent in the weekend.

The findings also revealed that people order 20 per cent more quantity and spend 15 per cent more on their breakfast orders during the weekend. Here’s what people are ordering in different cities:

Bengaluru: Masala dosa, idli-vada, poha

Chennai: Idli, plain dosa, ghee podi idli

Mumbai: Masala dosa, plain dosa, bun maska

Delhi/Gurgaon: Chhole bhature, parathas, dosa

Pune: Masala dosa, poha, sabudana khichdi

Hyderabad: Bread lukmi, Spanish omlette, chicken sandwich