Idli’s Global Roots: How an Indonesian Dish Shaped South India’s Beloved Breakfast Staple
Idli, the soft, spongy steamed rice and lentil cake, is a quintessential South Indian breakfast, loved for its light texture, digestibility, and nutritional value. Served with coconut chutney and sambar, it offers a balanced meal enjoyed across ages. While idli feels inherently Indian, its origins may trace back to Indonesia, where a similar steamed rice…