Google Trends has released its ‘Year in Search 2024’ report, revealing the most searched topics across topics and regions around the world. When it comes to food, the most Googled food items range from mocktails to salads and cheese-filled macaroni. Analyzing global trends, most of the top Google searches were around new or unusual recipes that went viral on social media platforms. On the other hand, most of the dishes searched on Google in India were a mix of social media trends and traditional festive dishes. let’s take a closer look:
Top 10 Googled dishes worldwide in 2024:
1. Olympic Chocolate Muffins
This chocolate muffin went viral on social media and Google search during the Paris Olympics 2024. These were served in the Athletes Village and the Olympians were surprised by the delicious muffins.
2. Tanghulu
Tanghulu is a popular street food from China that went viral around the world thanks to social media. Tanghulu looks beautiful with brightly colored fruits on a skewer wrapped in a shiny, transparent, hard sugar shell. Click here to know how to make these.
3. Tiny’s Mac and Cheese
In November, TikTok user Teeny posted a video of how she makes mac and cheese for the holiday season. This recipe, with two and a half pounds of cheese and creamy roux, took social media by storm.
4. Mango pickle
Traditionally a popular South and Southeast Asian dish, mango pickle has gained global attention in 2024.
5. Dubai Chocolate Bar
The Dubai Chocolate Bar (originally from FIX Dessert Chocolatier) filled with toasted katafi-covered pistachio cream went viral on social media for its unique taste, look and luxurious feel.
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6. Dense Bean Salad
The condensed bean salad that went viral on TikTok is a multi-bean salad mixed with vegetables, meat, cheese, and some type of dressing.
7. Chia Water
Chia water has gained popularity due to its many health and weight loss benefits. Read more about it here.
8. Sleeping Girl
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail that has gone viral on social media suggests drinking tart cherry juice and magnesium powder for better sleep.
9. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm tea is made from dried lemon balm leaves. Traditionally, people use lemon balm tea to improve mood and reduce stress.
10. Viral Cucumber Salad
One of the major influences behind this viral trend is a vlogger from Canada named Logan Moffitt. They’ve given their own twist to the original Asian-inspired cucumber salad using ingredients ranging from salmon and cream cheese to strawberry jam and peanut butter. Read more about it here.
Now, let’s take a look at the most Googled dishes in India in 2024:
Top 10 Googled dishes in India in 2024:
1. Porn Star Martini
Combining the flavors of passion fruit, vanilla and sparkling wine, the Porn Star Martini has become a modern classic cocktail, proving to be a popular choice in India.
2. Mango pickle
Indians can’t get enough of their favorite mango pickle, making it one of the most searched recipes in 2024.
3. Coriander Panjiri
According to Hindu mythology, Dhaniya Panjiri is considered to be a favorite of Lord Krishna and is especially prepared on Janmashtami.
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4. Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi Pachadi is a special dish traditionally made for the Telugu New Year. It is made from neem flowers, raw green mango, jaggery, black pepper powder, coconut and salt.
5. Charanamrit
Charanamrit, or Panchamrit, is a sweet drink made from milk, curd, basil leaves, honey and Ganga water. It is made especially on Guru Purnima and Janmashtami.
6. Ema Datshi
Ema Datshi is a spicy Bhutanese stew made with hot peppers and cheese. It went viral in India after actress Deepika Padukone expressed her love for this dish in an interview.
7. Flat White
Flat White is a coffee drink consisting of a mixture of espresso and steamed milk. A Google Doodle celebrated this drink in March 2024.
8. Kanji
Kanji is a traditional North Indian fermented drink made from water, carrots, beetroot, mustard seeds and asafoetida.
9. Shankarpali
This is an easy and simple sweet flour biscuit or diamond shaped biscuit which is prepared especially during Diwali or Holi.
10. Chammanathi
Chammanathi podi is a dry spice and chutney from Kerala. It is made by mixing coconut, tamarind, ginger, shallots and herbs.
Which recipe attracted you the most in 2024? Share with us in the comments section.
