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Idli

இட்லி
ID-lee

A steamed rice cake popular in South Indian cuisine.

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Meaning & usage

Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (black gram). It is typically served as a breakfast item and is known for its soft, fluffy texture. Idlis are often accompanied by chutney and sambar, making them a staple in South Indian households.

In a sentence

For breakfast, we enjoyed a plate of idli with coconut chutney and sambar.

As seen in crosswords

Idli is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A steamed rice cake popular in South Indian cuisine” (4)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #708

Category: Food Origin: Tamil Script: Tamil

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