(Spongy Idlis, South indian idli)
These soft, spongy and savory rice cakes are made by making a batter of rice and black lentils, fermenting the batter and steaming it in special idli moulds. This is a very common breakfast in South India. It is also served in weddings or other special occasions with sambhar, chutney or idli milagai podi. It also goes very well with non veg gravies like chicken curry, egg curry etc and veg kurmas. Due to its soft texture it is given to kids as early as 6 months. It is also commonly given to ailing patients and old people as it gets easily digested.
These soft, spongy and savory rice cakes are made by making a batter of rice and black lentils, fermenting the batter and steaming it in special idli moulds. This is a very common breakfast in South India. It is also served in weddings or other special occasions with sambhar, chutney or idli milagai podi. It also goes very well with non veg gravies like chicken curry, egg curry etc and veg kurmas. Due to its soft texture it is given to kids as early as 6 months. It is also commonly given to ailing patients and old people as it gets easily digested.