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idli

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/ɪdli/ · id-li

A type of savory rice cake originating from South India, traditionally served with chutney and sambar.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of savory rice cake originating from South India, traditionally served with chutney and sambar.

جنوبی ہندوستان کی ایک قسم کی نمکین چاوّل کی کیک جو روایتی طور پر چٹنی اور سمبر کے ساتھ پیش کی جاتی ہے۔

ایدلی

idli

Synonyms

rice cakesteamed cakeچاوّل کا کیکبھاپی کیک

Common Collocations

  • steamed idli
  • soft idli
  • idli with chutney

Example Sentences

Idli is often served as a breakfast dish in South Indian households.

ایدلی اکثر جنوبی ہندوستان کے گھرانوں میں ناشتہ کے طور پر پیش کی جاتی ہے۔

Idli aksar junubi Hindustan ke gharanon mein nashta ke tor par pesh ki jati hai.

The fluffy texture of idli makes it a favorite among many.

ایدلی کی پھلکی ساخت اسے بہت سے لوگوں میں پسندیدہ بناتی ہے۔

Idli ki phulki saakht ise bohat se logon mein pasandeeda banati hai.

You can enjoy idli with a variety of chutneys and sambar.

آپ ایدلی کو مختلف چٹنیوں اور سمبر کے ساتھ لطف اندوز کرسکتے ہیں۔

Aap idli ko mukhtalif chutniyon aur sambar ke sath lutf andoz kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

dosa:Dosa is a thin, crispy pancake made from similar ingredients but is cooked differently than idli.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'idli' as 'idly soft' to remember its fluffy texture.

Imagine a plate filled with steaming idlis surrounded by colorful chutneys.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Tamil "ithal" — to steam

First known use: 9th century

Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from fermented rice and urad dal (black gram). The dish's origins can be traced back to ancient South Indian cuisine.