Idli refers to steamed rice cakes that comes from South India.
Other definition:
Idli is a cholesterol free South Indian dish. It is traditionally made from shelled lentils (urad dal) and rice. Nowadays rice is replaced by ‘sooji’. It is cooked in special idli plates and steaming vessels. Sambar or chutney is accompanied with the dish when served
Other definition:
Idli refers to Indian steamed rice cakes. A very popular snack from the south of India which is generally eaten with sambar and chutney
Other definition:
Idli refers to a south Indian dish of rice and lentil flour cake which is served with light curry sauce
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