Idli
இட்லி
ID-lee
A steamed rice cake popular in South Indian cuisine.
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #708.
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)
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