1 cup kolum rice, soaked for 4-6 hours and drained ½ cup split skinless black gram (urad dal), soaked for 4-6 hours and drained ½ cup thin pressed rice (patla poha), soaked for 4-6 hours and drained 1 ...

Have you ever crossed a South Indian food joint and spotted giant, plate-sized idlis stacked high behind the counter? That's ...

We live in turbulent times – as one British academic found out when he denounced an Indian snack online. Idli – a fluffy South Indian rice cake – is loved and appreciated as comfort food by many ...

Ask anyone who has been on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway about travelling time between the two cities and you will always hear varying estimates. Traffic, especially on weekends can be trying. But ...

Idli is one of the most beloved breakfast options out there. Its popularity is not only limited to South India but extends to other parts of the country as well. While regular plain idli is a go-to ...

Ditch the fried and greasy fritters and junk food for idli. Idlis are steamed. They are not fried in fattening oil or slathered over with butter. Since the grease content in idli is so less, the ...

One of South India's most famous dishes, made with just rice and fermented lentils, has evolved and transformed, but remains as popular as ever. One morning in early February, The New York Times' ...

Bread idli is not that typical idli that you have in mind. Traditionally, idli is prepared using rice and urad dal. But, this breakfast cum snack recipe is made with spicy potatoes, bread and a ...

Idli and dosa are two of the most popular South Indian breakfast dishes. Both are made from fermented batter, usually containing rice and urad dal, and both can be part of a healthy diet. But when it ...

Data from restaurants across 38 cities that specialise in Idli and are known for unique variations of the dish show that Bengaluru consumes Idli the most, followed by Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and ...

The idli was right on top of my hate list of food during school days. Once I left my hometown, it was right on top of the list I longed to eat but did not know how to make. For many Indians, ...

“Roast, masala roast, ghee roast, rava roast, uthappam, onion uthappam...” rattles off a waiter at a popular restaurant in the city. Step into any restaurant in Tamil Nadu and the waiter is sure to ...