Idli or idly is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from 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.
The formation of World Idli Day is a fascinating tale in itself. The 30th of March was designated as World Idli Day in 2015. It was the inspiration for Eniyavan, the owner of a popular restaurant in Chennai, India, that only serves idlis. In honour of the event, he prepared a whopping 1,328 unique idli recipes. Not only this, but Eniyavan has also cooked gigantic idli weighing as heavy as 44 kg. It was sliced by a government official. That is how this day was born.
As you relish a supple and piping hot idli today, i.e., World Idli Day, don't forget the legacy it carries for thousands of years. It has travelled far and wide and comes in every size, shape, colour and with equally interesting parings of sambar and chutneys.Idli is one of the most nutritious food and there several reasons to feast on them on World Idli Day. May idli shine bright forever!
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