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idlinoun
A Southeast Asian cake made from rice and lentils, whose ground mixture is fermented and steamed in a mold.
Etymology: From இட்லி, ಇಡ್ಲಿ.
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Idli
Idli or idly ( (listen)) is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from the South India, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and in Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolised by the body. Idli has several variations, including rava idli, which is made from semolina. Regional variants include sanna of Konkan.
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Idli
Idli also romanized idly or iddly, plural idlis, is a traditional breakfast in south Indian households. Idli is savory cake of South India and and is a [[Cuisine of Tamil Nadu that is very popular throughout India. The name 'Idli' basically comes from the Tamil words ittu and aavi. The words ittu and aavi in Tamil means cooked by 'keep'ing in 'steam'. Earliest mention of idli occurs in the Kannada writing called Vaddaradhane by Shivakotiacharya in 920 AD. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolized by the body. Most often eaten at breakfast or as a snack, idlis are usually served in pairs with chutney, sambar, or other accompaniments. Mixtures of crushed dry spices such as milagai podi are the preferred condiment for idlis eaten on the go. A variant of Idli known as sanna is very popular amongst the Goans and other Konkani people. Another variant known as "Enduri Pitha" is very popular in Odisha. For preparation of "Enduri Pitha", mixture of black gram paste and ground once-boiled rice is wrapped in turmeric leaf and steam cooked.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of idli in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
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The numerical value of idli in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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