Idli’s global roots: How an Indonesian dish shaped South India’s breakfast staple |
Idli, the soft and spongy steamed rice and lentil cake, is a quintessential South Indian breakfast loved for its light texture, digestibility, and nutritional value. Typically served with coconut chutney and sambar, it offers a balanced and wholesome meal enjoyed by people of all ages. While idli feels inherently Indian, its origins may surprisingly trace…