How to Make a Viral Recipe That Everyone Is Talking About

To make viral recipes that everyone’s talking about, focus on eye-catching visuals, simple steps with bold flavors, and shareable formats that thrive on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These elements turn everyday cooking into scroll-stopping content, drawing from trends like #TheStew or dalgona coffee.

1. Indian-Style Feta Pasta: The Viral Recipe with a Desi Twist (100M+ views)

Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2: Prepare the Base

In a baking dish, add tomatoes, onion, garlic, green chili, and optional vegetables. Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Drizzle olive oil and mix everything well.

Step 3: Add the Feta

Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish. Drizzle a little olive oil on top.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta becomes soft and slightly golden.

Step 5: Cook the Pasta

While the feta mixture bakes, boil pasta according to package instructions until it softens. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 6: Mix and Combine

Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and mash the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy masala sauce. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. If the sauce feels thick, add a little reserved pasta water for smoothness.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Top with freshly chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon for extra freshness. Serve hot and enjoy.

2. Cloud Bread Naan: Indian recipe to keep you craving (50M+ views)

Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2: Separate the Eggs

Carefully separate egg whites from yolks. Make sure no yolk mixes into the whites.

Step 3: Prepare the Base

In one bowl, mix egg yolks with cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Whip the Egg Whites

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with baking powder and salt until stiff peaks form. This step is key — it creates the “cloud” texture.

Step 5: Fold Gently

Slowly fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture. Be gentle to keep the air inside.

Step 6: Shape Like Naan

Spoon the mixture onto the tray and spread into round, naan-like shapes.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and firm on the outside.

Step 8: Add Desi Flavor

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle chopped coriander or minced garlic for a more authentic naan feel.

Prepare this viral recipe in a go and I am sure it will be a finger licking experience.

3. TikTok Cucumber Salad (30M+ views)

Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1: Slice the Cucumbers

Thinly slice cucumbers using a knife or mandoline. For extra crunch, lightly salt them and let them sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water.

Step 2: Add the Flavor

In a bowl (or jar), add soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar or lemon juice, chili oil, garlic, and sugar. Mix well.

Step 3: Toss or Shake

Add the cucumber slices and toss everything together. Many TikTok users prefer putting everything in a jar and shaking it for even coating.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Recipes that make you salivate

Indian recipes are one of their kind. It is no wonder they are sought over the world and have a strong global footprint. If you want to eat sumptuous food that keeps you salivating, go to the basics. The basic spices when mixed with curd make a mind-blowing combo. These drool-worthy combo are to die for.

Do not believe me, give them a shot.