13 Super Viral Recipes That Everyone's Cooking Up During The Lockdown!

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We are thankful to the internet for a lot of things, but mostly for bringing us super easy and quirky (not to mention delish AF) recipes from around the world. Today, dear readers, we bring to you a list of recipes that legit broke the internet, and took over our hearts! So without further ado, let’s dive in!

1. Liquid Dough Paratha

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This recipe might be the perfect hack for us lazy millennials & Gen Zs, who shy away from the rolling and kneading dough for those traditional paranthas. We could all use this hack, right? These easy-to-make, liquid dough paranthas are something you must try, especially for bachelors who don’t like making rotis. Try this recipe and flaunt your newly attained home-cooking talent!

Here’s The Recipe | Liquid Dough Paratha 

2. Baked Feta Pasta

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Originally Finnish but now taking over the world, Baked Feta Pasta is super easy to make. With our Insta feeds filled with versions and versions of this delicacy, making our tummies growl and mouths water, it’s time we try this recipe for our own. From softening the tomatoes and cheese in the oven with drizzled olive oil to mixing and squishing it as we add the pasta, we wonder what’s not to like? With bursts of yummy flavours this dish is absolutely rocking, so try it at home, ASAP!

Here’s The Recipe | Baked Feta Pasta 

3. Maggi Laddoo

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Just kidding readers, we’ll never put you through that! These Maggi Laddoos could perhaps be the most hated recipe on the internet but worry not, for we are bringing to you a better-loved version, Maggi Pakoras. Spicy & savoury, these pakoras are a better match for our Delhiwalas tastebuds. They are also the perfect evening snacks for the upcoming monsoon showers when you can’t decide between pakoras or Maggi, so why not have both?

Here’s The Recipe | Maggi Laddoo

4. Mug Recipes

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After the massive popularity of Oreo mug cakes and mug cakes in general, all recipes in a mug became a huge deal. And why not? Mug recipes are so much simpler than the rest. Take the oreo mug cake, for example, it’s made with JUST 2 ingredients, Oreos and milk! The best part is that all these delicious recipes are made in a couple of minutes. You don’t need to be a home-chef to celebrate quarantine birthdays anymore. Check out these super easy mug recipes below, that will give you the cheat code to make dishes ranging from cakes to mac and cheese, and all of it in a mug! 

Here’s The Recipe | Mug Recipes

5. Eggless Pancake Cereal

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Someone, in some part of the world, idly wondered, ‘Why can’t we eat pancakes like cereal?’ and like all good things, #pancakecereal went viral on the internet. That’s not how it happened exactly, it was more of an accident involving leftover pancake batter, but nonetheless, a revolution in the pancake and cereal eating world occurred. The internet went gaga over these cute, tiny, and crispier versions of the sweet pancakes we already loved. These warm, crispy and dot sized pancakes are something you must try, with your choice of toppings, so follow the recipe below and get cooking!

Here’s The Recipe | Eggless Pancake Cereal

6. Tik Tok Ramen Noodles/ Noodle Omelette

Looking for innovative ways to amp up your monotonous breakfast? How ‘bout adding the strings of joy that hold us together - ramen noodles? TikTok came up with a super easy, yet scrummy and guilt-free breakfast idea, TikTok Ramen Noodles. A quirky twist to our packed noodles, all you need is butter, garlic, soy sauce, chilli and eggs! You can make it in the form of an omelette or keep it like noodles, both are finger-licking. A perfect break from the everyday poha or oats. Thank us later!

Here’s The Recipe | Tik Tok Ramen Noodles/ Noodle Omelette

7. Nature’s Cereal

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Not gonna lie, this recipe looks aesthetic AF. Summers are here, and so is our craving for fresh and sweet snacks. As an added bonus, this yummy recipe is made out of fruits, hence it is completely healthy! All the rage on Instagram, we say you must try this refreshing and easy-to-make recipe ASAP.

Here’s The Recipe | Nature’s Cereal

8. Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Sauce Pasta

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Gigi Hadid has always been our number 1 girl crush. And we just loved her more when she posted this Spicy Vodka Sauce Pasta recipe (without vodka) on her Instagram handle. Gaining huge attention on TikTok & Instagram, the recipe, now literally known as the Gigi Hadid Pasta, is everything to die for. Smooth, creamy, and spicy, it is our favourite kinda Italian. Make it, and you shall be super grateful to the internet, and Gigi!

Here’s The Recipe | Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Sauce Pasta 

9. Tortilla Wrap Hack

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When someone on TikTok figured out a cure to all our miseries, AKA the perfect way of wrapping our tortilla, the internet was set ablaze. Now, you don’t have to worry about the delicious fillings falling down as you look for a way to wrap the tortilla. The best part about this recipe is, you can fill the tortilla with any and every filling of your choice. You can make the wrap sweet by adding Nutella, cheese, fruits, whipped cream and whatnot, or even savoury with juicy chicken, veggies, mushroom, cheese, sauces and so much more. The only hack is, how to wrap!

Here’s The Recipe | Tortilla Wrap Hack

10. Vegan Chicken

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We know making chicken out of flour raises a lot of questions, and we’re still deeply divided about this fad, but we had to include the recipe just in case. Used as a substitute for meat, like tofu, fake chicken or Seitan is an age-old Chinese tradition to make protein out of wheat gluten. The vegan TikTok recipe, a replacement for pan-fried chicken breast, received a mixed and divided response. If you are experimenting with the vegan world, this recipe is a must-try for you. Chicken lovers, what are your thoughts?

Here’s The Recipe | Vegan Chicken

11. Unicorn Toast 

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We all are guilty of snapping our food before we eat for the ‘gram because it just looks so good. Well, here’s the thing about this latest trend - it’s eye-popping, pretty, uber colourful and hence, perfect for our feeds! Looking at a bright & colourful rainbow fills our hearts with joy, so now imagine eating it. First created by Adeline Waugh, the rainbow coloured toppings of this popular food craze are made of healthy & hearty ingredients. Bringing out our creative & artistic side, while being utterly toothsome, this trend is the real deal! 

Here’s The Recipe | Unicorn Toast

12. Pizza With Cauliflower Crust 

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Is there a guilt-free way to eat pizza? Hells yeah, for this Cauliflower Crust Pizza screams healthy. Looking much like the regular thin crust pizza loaded with cheese and toppings, and tasting delicious, this pizza is perfect to satiate your cravings without worrying about the calories! Incredibly tasty and made with legit half the calories, you can top it with ingredients of your choice and enjoy a superb meal! A fun way to add veggies to your kid’s meal. Well, here’s one healthy option gifted to us by the internet trends! 

Here’s The Recipe | Pizza With Cauliflower Crust 

13. Mango Rasmalai

Summers are back and so is the king of fruits! Do you know what could be a perfect way to satiate those after meal sweet cravings? Mango Rasmalai! We are fond of any recipe that tingles our sweet tooth, especially when it’s made with our fave mangoes. This golden yellow dessert is soft, sweet, dripping with chashni and flavourful milk, in other words, an absolute delight! Make these from scratch and surprise your fam!

Here’s The Recipe | Mango Rasmalai

Now, that was a sweet way to end our list and your day! So, Which of these viral recipes are you gonna try out first?