Eat Street – Idli!
Recommended for Foundational Grades
Idli always reminds us of a soft cotton ball. What do you think? 
A few interesting facts about Idli!
- People in South India like to start their day with idli, or idly.
- It’s made of rice and urad dal (lentil). This mixture is left to ferment for a few hours and then steamed.
- A lot of people have it with sambar and chutney.
- Idli also go well with chutneys like red or green coconut chutney, powder for chutney, fish curry, and other things that taste good with idli.
World Famous!
- ‘Vaddaradhane’, a 920 CE Kannada language text, discusses a culinary item referred to as ‘iddalige’.
- Many ancient Indian texts mention idli.
- Black gramme batter was the only ingredient in Iddalige.
- A recipe for idli may be found in the Chalukya monarch Someshwara’s book ‘Manasollasa,’ published around 1130 CE. The meal is referred to as ‘iddarikka’ in the encyclopaedia.
- Modern idli recipes are said to have originated in Indonesia, which is where it is currently located.
In many countries, this fluffy, soft steamed rice cake is seen as a wholesome breakfast alternative. It’s steamed, so there’s no oil or preservatives in it at all.
Have you ever tasted Idli? Do you like it?
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