Foodies of Kolkata beat other Metros when it comes to online ordering

It is a modern trend that food is ordered online and delivered at home through thousands of outlets in the cities and, an analysis by Zomato, an online food portal, has revealed that Kolkata has the country's hungriest people. The study has shown that Kolkattans certainly make the largest food orders online - an average order size is Rs 690. The corresponding order value in other metros are - Delhi Rs 640, Hyderabad Rs 625, Bengaluru (Rs 540), Chennai Rs 500, Mumbai Rs 490 and Pune Rs 450. The highest single value order till date was Rs 21,500 - the identity of the person has not been disclosed.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 2 January 2016.

The most preferred food items are chicken biryani, burgers, butter chicken, pizza and hakka noodles. In North India, the usual fare that tops the list are Chinese, and Italian apart from south Indian and 'healthy food'.
As per the data, 86% of customers order via their cellphones, with 53% of them using Android devices, 29% on iOS handsets and 4% via mobile web gadgets. Only 14% used desktops to order food.
Another interesting fact is that in spite of various online payment options available that offer offer discounts on online orders, nearly 70% of customers prefer to pay cash on delivery.

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Indian influence on the West from Yoga to turmeric

It is usually accepted that Indians love to ape the West in not just dress and lifestyles but even in food habits – proof is the growing popularity of fast food joints and the craze for burgers and pizzas and fizzy drinks.
However, things appear to be changing and the West is gradually switching to Indian lifestyles like going in for yoga. Yoga is just one of many home remedies for health that the West has taken a liking to and have adopted as a part of their daily routines.

Use of turmeric in food is another area on interest. Turmeric is a staple spice in every Indian households and is an integral part of the food chain because this spice is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties. Realizing this important aspect, the West have embraced it and it has become extremely popular in the West.
The ginger s yet another item gaining popularity. Tea is the popular drink of the British. And, we Indians have added herbs and spices to it. Ginger tea is one of the most popular drinks in the west because it is considered to be a great source of detox. It also helps to fight cough and cold.
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