By Rajlakshmi
December 5, 2025
Google Year-End Search 2025 has arrived, featuring a compilation of viral moments that generated a lot of online talk. The research lists the most popular recipes worldwide, the ones people keep coming back to. With exceptional recipes that ruled its kitchens, India embraced the craze. Check out the list now.
Idli is a South Indian breakfast item, which is typically made with a rice batter that is steamed in special idli moulds. These steamed cakes are then served hot with chutney or sambhar. Idli has many avatars. From Rava Idli, Sabudana Idli, Egg Idli, Keema Idli and more.
The iconic martini cocktail is made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. This simple yet much-in-demand cocktail also sees its variation with vodka. It had become a viral hit in 2021 as the most searched drink on the internet, and in 2025, it has made a super comeback.
Modak, a sweet dumpling, holds a special place in the hearts of devotees as it is considered Lord Ganesha's favourite treat. In 2025, Modaks saw a rise in popularity not only in their traditional form but in multiple fusions like Chocolate Modak, Fried Modak, Peanut Modak, Kesari Modak and so on.
Thekua has gotten its name from the way it is made – the origin behind the name can be traced back to the phrase ‘thhuka hua’, which means something that is beaten into shape. It is made with wheat flour, chashni and ghee. Cardamom may be used for added flavour. Floral patterns are often engraved on top.
A mixture of sweet, sour, salty, astringent, spicy and bitter, Ugadi Pachadi is one of the first drinks offered to the gods for blessings. This is made to celebrate the auspicious beginning of the new year. It is very, very popular in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
Among winter’s sеasonal trеasurеs, the real star is the Beetroot Kanji. It undеrgoеs fеrmеntation by combining watеr with mustard sееds, spicеs, and vеgеtablеs likе bееts. Thе rеsult is a tangy, spicy concoction bursting with complеx flavours.
Thiruvathirai Kali is a traditional South Indian sweet dish made during the festival of Thiruvathirai. It is a delicious and nutritious dessert made with rice, jaggery, and coconut. The dish has a rich and creamy texture with a hint of sweetness from the jaggery.
The Yorkshire pudding is a straightforward and modest dish made of eggs, flour, and milk. The finest recipes for Yorkshire pudding call for home cooks to pour the mixture into muffin tins or frying pans and bake them for 15-30 minutes.
Gond Katira is a natural gum that is obtained from the dried sap of locoweed plants. Also known as tragacanth gum, it is very popular in Indian kitchens during summer. Gond Katira can be used as a coolant for the body and can be used to make several drinks.
Since Kozhukattai is one of Lord Ganesha's favourite treats, it is frequently prepared and served on Ganesh Chaturthi. Kozhukattai are dumplings made of steamed rice flour with an inner filling of sweet coconut mixture. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and North India are the regions where Kozhukattai is most popular.