Idli

Idli with chutney

Idli is a savory rice cake, a type of Indian food item popular in South India.

Breakfast item

"Idli" is a common breakfast item in India, particularly popular in South India and to some extent in parts of Sri Lanka.

Fermented food

It is a naturally fermented steamed food prep>ared from rice and Indian black gram cotyledons in various proportions. The fermentation is thought increase the quality and amount of protein as shown in a study.

Weaning food for babies

"Idli" is used as a weaning food in many families.

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Soft diet in hospitals

It is used as a main dish in soft diets in South Indian Hospitals because of its soft texture.

Other legumes

Legumes such as soy beans, white beans and dehulled black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) can be substituted for Indian black gram in the preparation of "idli".

		A plate of Idli for you
		Here is a plate of Idli for you. Idli is a south Indian food which became popular throughout India over time. Generally Idli is served with sambar and chutney. The earliest mention of Idli can be found in a writing called Vaddaradhane by Shivakotiacharya written in around 920 A.D. Thank you. ~~~~ For more Indian dishes, visit the Kitchen of WikiProject India.