Thursday, January 31, 2008

SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE - IDLI


Idli, also known as Rice cake is a famous South Indian Cuisine popular throughout India. They are prepared by steaming a batter which consists of Fermented Rice. Usually, pair of Idlis are served with Sambar and Chutneys. Sometimes, Idlis are served with spicy Milagai podi( Chilly Powder). It is the often eaten Breakfast by the SouthIndian people. Preparation of Idlis are simple and less time consuming in Tropical regions wheras in the Temperate Climatic Regions, it makes the process of Idli preparation tedious as the climate do not encourage OverNight fermentation.

A variety of Idlis are prepared nowadays namely Mini Idly, Rava Idly, Ragi Idly, Stuffed Idly, Malipoo Idly, Sambar Idly etc.

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