About
Idly is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from the South India and popular as a breakfast food. Idlis are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice. Idlis are low in fat as no oil is used during its preperation. Served with vegetable sambar and chutney, it makes for a complete meal.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.5
Fats
30.3
Carbs
0.7
Fibre
2.6
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Recipe
Ingredients
Idli Rice
2 cups
Urad Dal
1 cup
Fenugreek Seeds
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the Idli Rice and Urad Dal separately in water for 4-5 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water from the soaked rice and dal and grind them separately in a blender or food processor.
Step 3:
Add the fenugreek seeds to the ground rice and dal and mix them together.
Step 4:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 5:
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add enough water to make a thick batter.
Step 6:
Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment overnight.
Step 7:
Grease the idli moulds with oil and pour the batter into them.
Step 8:
Steam the idlis in a steamer or pressure cooker for 10-15 minutes.
Step 9:
Serve the idlis hot with chutney or sambar.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 72217 users have chowed down on Idly a whopping 149840 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Idly, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Idly is the food of choice for 28-30 male, with people of 20-25 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 72217 users have chowed down on Idly a whopping 149840 times.
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