Idli

Veg Vegan

Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cakes — a thick batter of soaked and ground parboiled rice and urad dal left to ferment overnight, then poured into greased moulds and steamed until soft, spongy, and slightly airy. The essential South Indian breakfast, eaten with sambar and coconut chutney. Light, easily digestible, and eaten across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra, and Karnataka daily.