Idli’s global roots: How an Indonesian dish shaped South India’s breakfast staple
Idli, a beloved South Indian breakfast, might trace its origins to Indonesia's 'kedli,' a similar rice cake. Over centuries, Indian cooks adapted this technique, blending it with local ingredients and fermentation methods. This cross-cultural journey transformed idli into the iconic dish celebrated today.
Idli, a beloved South Indian breakfast, might trace its origins to Indonesia's 'kedli,' a similar rice cake. Over centuries, Indian cooks adapted this technique, blending it with local ingredients and fermentation methods. This cross-cultural journey transformed idli into the iconic dish celebrated today.
