World idly day

 World Idly Day is an annual celebration observed on March 30th of every year. This day is dedicated to one of South India’s most iconic and beloved dishes – the Idly.

Idly/ idli

Idly is a type of savory cake that is made using fermented rice and lentil batter. It is a popular breakfast dish in South India, and it is now enjoyed all over the country and the world as well.

The celebration of World Idly Day was first initiated in 2015 by Eniyavan, a renowned chef from Chennai, India, who is well known for his expertise in creating different varieties of Idlies. Since then, it has gained popularity and is celebrated by Idly lovers all around the world.

The purpose of this day is to promote the significance of this traditional South Indian dish and to recognize its contribution to the culinary world. Idlies are not only delicious but also a healthy and nutritious way to start the day. The fermentation process of the batter increases the nutritional value of the dish and makes it easily digestible.

In addition to celebrating the dish itself, World Idly Day also promotes innovative and novel ways of preparing Idlies. Chefs and home cooks experiment with different variations of Idly – from the traditional steamed Idly to the fried Idly, and even dessert Idlies.

Celebrations for World Idly Day are held in various parts of the world, with people coming together to share their love for this cherished food item. The day usually involves Idly-making competitions, tastings, and other fun activities.

Apart from promoting the culinary value of Idlies, World Idly Day also highlights the role played by traditional foods in our culture and heritage. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving our traditional foods and passing them on to future generations.

To make fermented and fluffy idlies follow this method:

Idly batter for fluffy idlis

If you are interested, please visit my other breakfast recipes also.

We can make idlies in different style to treat our taste buds!

1.Regular Idly: This is the most common type of idly which is made with a combination of urad dal and idly rava or rice.

2.Brown Rice Idly: This type of idly is made with brown rice and urad dal, making it a healthier version of the traditional idly.

3.Ragi Idly: Made with ragi flour and urad dal, ragi idly is a gluten-free and nutritious type of idly.

4.Quinoa Idly: Made with quinoa and urad dal, quinoa idly is a high protein and low-carb type of idly.

5.Oats Idly: Oats idly is a healthy and low-calorie version of the traditional idly, made with oats and urad dal.

6.Samai Idly: Samai or little millet idly is a nutritious and gluten-free type of idly, made with samai rava and urad dal.

7.Kambu Idly: Kambu or pearl millet idly is a healthy and filling type of idly, made with kambu flour and urad dal.

8..Semiya Idly: Semiya or vermicelli idly is a quick and easy type of idly, made with semiya and urad dal.

9. Rava idly: Rava Idli is made with bombay rava or sooji rava .The rava idli recipe is quick and healthy breakfast recipe that can be made without fermenting the batter .

In conclusion, World Idly Day is a celebration of everything that makes Idlies special – their taste, nutritional value, and cultural significance. So, let’s join in the fun and celebrate World Idly Day by enjoying a plate of delicious, steaming hot Idlies!