Idli

Idli

Idli (; plural: idlis) or idly is a South Indian and Sri Lankan rice cake popular as a breakfast food.

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Idli (; plural: idlis) or idly is a South Indian and Sri Lankan rice cake popular as a breakfast food. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented hulled black lentils and rice.

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The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more easily digested.

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The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented hulled black lentils and rice.

— Official Historical Record & Archive

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Idli has several variations, including rava idli, which is made from semolina.

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