Idli or idly is a form of savory rice cake, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and Sri Lanka, originating from the Indian subcontinent. Steaming a batter composed of fermented black lentils and rice makes the cakes. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that the body metabolizes them more readily.
Ingredients
- Raw rice
- Urad dal
- Fenugreek
- Salt
- Water