The idli is a savory cake that originated in South India and now very popular as fast food all over India. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that it is more readily metabolized by the body, and is considered a health food.Most often eaten at breakfast or as a snack, idlis are usually served in pairs with chutney, sambar, or other accompaniments. Mixtures of crushed dry spices such as milagai podi are the preferred condiment for idlis eaten on the go.
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Those sound delicious. I'm going to have to try them. I'm quite familiar with Indian food - and really enjoy eating and preparing it. I'll have to find a recipe and give these a try!
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Yummy!
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ReplyDeleteYes,it is a coincidence that we both have posted 'I' for idlis.
ReplyDeleteBut what other 'I' can a Mumbaikar think of other than India or Idli, especially if idli is a daily or weekend breakfast, and the idli-walas selling them on streets all over the city.
Thank you for visiting my 'I' for IDLIS
c'est délicieux, j'en ai mangé dans des restaurants indiens à Paris.
ReplyDeleteit's delicious, I've eaten in Indian restaurants in Paris.
what an education blogging is...and l get to travel too
ReplyDeleteI learn something every time I visit.
ReplyDeleteKris said it first: yummy!
ReplyDeleteWould love to try one, they sound way better and better for you than an Egg McMuffin!!
ReplyDeleteFrom your description they sound curiously delicious...
ReplyDeleteNice picks for today.
ReplyDeleteInformative post and Images for ABC Wednesday Letter I.
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hey! very interesting post...
ReplyDeleteI love to learn something new and they look very tasty and much more healthy than some of the US snack foods....
ReplyDeleteVery interestng - thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, they look interesting! Are they not flavoured at all? You just dip them in chutney? I could go for that!
ReplyDeleteA very unusual ABC Wednesday post! :)
Looks yummy!!
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ReplyDeletewhy is everybody posting food today? and again it looks..er..not so delicious, but I believe it must taste good,hha
ReplyDeleteThis is fascinating! That is one snack food I think I would love!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Hyderabad and the Khammam district but I never came acros Idli, it looks very good. thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds wonderful! I have just had my breakfast so I am not hungry now.....well I could manage a TINY piece! LOL!
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Hmm. Yum. I remember idli. very good!
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