4 Viral TikTok Indian Recipes | Quick & Easy Indian Food Hacks

 

Viral TikTok Indian Recipes You Can Actually Make 

Tik Tok has fully transformed the manner through which individuals share and find food. Viral recipes can be as short as whipped coffees, and as simple as folded tortilla wraps and are usually beginner friendly. But what about Indian food? And can our curries and snacks and chaats fit into those 15 second clips?

The answer is yes! In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of Indian recipes that have become viral on Tik Tok and Instagram Reels. They are colorful, crunchy and photogenic and the best part is that you do not have to be a professional chef to have them. They are mostly prepared within half an hour, and they do not require complicated ingredients that you are likely to have at home.

This time around, we will be looking at 4 viral Tik Tok Indian recipes that you can actually make in your home. They are fast, delicious, fashionable, and ideal to share with friends on your social media feed.

✨Why Indian Recipes Go Viral on TikTok 😉

The Indian food is pre-programmed to Tik Tok:

Colorful/Visual: Consider green chutneys, red chili powder, yellow turmeric rice all of them stand out on camera.

Crunch Factor: Pakoras, puffed rice, bhel, Maggi fritters - the crunch factor of the dishes makes them addictive to observe.

Relatable: Everybody in India (as well as most in other countries) is familiar with Snacks such as Maggi noodles or masala chai.

Quick Hacks: Recipes are made into quick hacks via social media, and they are ideal for students and Gen Z.

Recipe 1: Dalgona Chai ☕

Whipped coffee became a global phenomenon, and Indian foodies created a variant of it: Dalgona Chai. It is foamy, syrupy and it makes your ordinary tea an Instagram worthy upgrade.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp instant tea powder (or strong chai premix)

1 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp hot water

1 cup cold milk

Ice cubes

Method:

Add tea powder, sugar, and hot water in a bowl and whisk it until foamy and creamy. (Whisked by hand, 3-4 mins or with an electric frothier, 1-2 mins.)

Put ice cubes and cold milk in a glass.

Pour on the whipped tea mixture.

Stir gently and enjoy.

Fast Food Hack: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom powder to add a touch of Indian flavor.

Recipe 2: Tortilla Dosa Wrap

Indians got the Tik Tok tortilla hack, which is a fold of a tortilla stuffed with various fillings but made of dosa batter, as inspiration. The result? Fun, crispy, and custom wraps.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dosa batter
• 2 tablespoonful coconut or tomato chutney.
• 2 tbsp potato masala (or any filling)
• 1 tsp ghee or oil

Method:

1. Prepare a pan and pour the dosa batter and spread it into a thin circle
2. Make a single cut along the center taking it to the edge (similar to quarter fold).
3. Lay down chutney in one part, masala in another part, one plain, drizzle ghee.
4. Cut in halves and bake till crispy.
5. hot with chutney or ketchup.

A Little Secret: Fusion fillings - paneer cheese or even Nutella to sweeten it are a good idea!

Recipe 3: Kurkure Bhel

Already an icon, regular bhel puri is now elevated by TikTok, with Kurkure Bhel- more crunchy, more fun.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Kurkure (or any other crunchy snack)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of coriander leaves, cut into bits.
• 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
• 1 tbsp green chutney
• Serve for topping

Method:

1. Add Kurkure, onion, tomato and coriander in a mixing bowl.
2. Add chutneys and mix quickly.
3. Pour on the top and serve immediately before it goes soft.

Quick Hack: Add pomegranate seeds to add a sweet crunch and a photo worthy presentation.

Recipe 4: Maggi Pakoras

Maggi noodles already are the favorite comfort food in India. Tik Tok went a notch higher with Maggi Pakoras which are deep fried fritters that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

 Ingredients:

• 1 pack Maggi noodles (with tastemaker)
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water (for binding)

 Method:

1. Boil Maggi in very little water so that it is thick, not runny.
2. Combine noodles, onion, chili powder, salt and gram flour.
3. The batter can be made by adding water.
4. Add Spoonful in hot oil and fry until golden.
5. Serve on ketchup or chutney.

Quick Tip: To make them lighter, air-fry the pakoras, rather than deep-fry.

💡Tips to Nail Tik Tok Indian Recipes.

Make it easy: Don't make it complicated--whatever is in your pantry.

Make it pretty: Garnish with coriander leaves, lemon slices or colored toppings to post on Instagram.

Make it your own: Use paneer, cheese, or other chutneys.

Record it: You love creating content in your kitchen, record your cooking experience and post on Reels or Tik Tok.

Conclusion

TikTok is not only a place where you can learn how to dance, but a treasure trove of creative food hacks. Indian cuisine is known to be trendy with its 4 viral recipes that can be cooked in your kitchen. 

Frothy Dalgona Chai or crispy Maggi Pakoras, they are fast, delicious and ideal on a binge night or a social media party. 

What is the first viral recipe you are looking forward to trying? 

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