Idli, Ragi idli, Rava idli, Oats idli, Brown rice idli, Banana idli, Semiya idli, Chilly egg idli, Masala idli, Sambar idli, Fried idli, iCurd idli, Thatte idli, idli upma, Idli curry, Poha idli and many more……
Across 28 states, by different religions, practicing different cultures, using different culinary methods, idli is one of the most common foods in India. Idli is the savory cake of South India. Not a single week passes by without an idli – sambar meal in a South Indian home. What makes idli so special is that it is very easy and takes little effort to prepare.
A circular, white and a spongy soft vegetarian dish made out of fermented batter, idli is one of those simple foods which go well with almost anything and everything. It is a gift to the teeth for its tenderness, a feast to the taste buds with proper grinded South Indian spicy chutney. What more can I say when the very special sambar is added onto the menu? A delight indeed!
Idli-sambar is a signature dish for us, the South Indians, where as its roti-dal in the north. But the one thing that unites us is the culture we have inherited from our ancestors and the respect and appreciation that we shower on our culinary counterparts.
Now, before I say anything more, let me go hog all the idlis that my mom has specially made for me! What are you waiting for? Aren’t you appetizing them yet?
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