VegetarianBreakfastSouth India

Idli

Name: Idli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: South India
Ingredients: 2 cups idli rice; ½ cup urad dal; ½ tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp oil; 1 cup water

Idli is a vegetarian breakfast from South India. It is made with rice, urad dal and fenugreek. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 35 min. One serving has about 150 kcal, 6 g protein, 28 g carbs and 2 g fat.

Did you know? Iconic South Indian steamed cakes. The fermentation increases nutrients. The texture should be pillow-soft. Often served with sambar. Makes a light breakfast. The dish is naturally gluten-free. The batter takes 8-10 hours to ferment properly.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving