idly

Meanings

• noun

  A type of steamed rice cake, often served with sambar or chutney in Indian cuisine.

  - "Idly is a popular breakfast dish in South India."
  - "She enjoyed the soft and spongy texture of the idly."
  - "Can you make idly without rice flour?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of idly that leads to same result
idly , sit idly by , stand idly by

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Etymology

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Idly is derived from the Tamil word 'idli', which means 'round cake'.

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Trivia

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1. Idly is often served with sambar and chutney, but it can also be eaten with various other accompaniments such as coconut chutney, rasam, or palya.

2. Idly is rich in carbohydrates and protein, making it a nutritious and filling breakfast option.

3. The fermentation process used to make idly batter can take up to 12 hours, depending on the temperature and other factors.

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Related Concepts

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1. dosa: Dosa is another popular South Indian dish made from a fermented rice and lentil batter, which is then spread and cooked on a griddle.

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Culture

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Idly is a staple food in South Indian cuisine and is often served with sambar, chutney, or coconut chutney. It is usually made from a fermented rice and lentil batter that is steamed in small round molds.

How to Memorize "idly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, round, steamed rice cake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'idly' with South Indian cuisine and breakfast dishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'idly' as 'I'd Like to Try You', where 'I' stands for 'Idli' and 'You' stands for 'You can try idly with sambar and chutney'.

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