Idly

Idly had been one of my favourtite dishes, since child hood. Last week end, My mom served Idly with Malli chutney at home. My favourite combination too.. It was Amazing.. Thought of writing something about this delicious food.
Idly came from Thamizh phrase "Ittu Ali", which means "prepare and serve". It contains rice and grams at right proportion, so as to give carbs:protein in a right ratio. Its not prepared by boiling or heating or frying.. It is steam cooked. This makes it so soft and most importantly hygienic. Usually taken as breakfast.. There are various types of idlies, based on what chutney is taken as side dish.. like Malli chutney idly, podi idly, thengai chutney idly, thakkali chutney idly, sambar idly, mor-idly, off late, beer idly ;)

Have fun tasting this delicious breakfast that was invented by our ancestors !