Idli (Galettes de Riz Vapeur)
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Idli (Galettes de Riz Vapeur)

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20m
Prépa
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15m
Cuisson
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6
Portions
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MEDIUM
Difficulté

Des galettes vapeur moelleuses de riz et lentilles fermentés. Légères, saines et sans gluten, servies avec sambar et chutney de coco.

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Portions

6

Ingrédients

Nutrition

calories220
protein7g
carbs46g
fat1g
fiber3g

Par portion

Étapes

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Grind the dal

Drain the dal and fenugreek and grind with ice-cold water, a little at a time, for 10–15 minutes until very light and fluffy — it should almost double in volume.

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Grind the rice

Grind the rice separately with a little water to a slightly coarse batter, like fine semolina.

Ferment

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Steam

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Rest and unmould

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History & Culture

The Story Behind the Dish

📍 Tamil Nadu & Karnataka📅 Medieval⚪ IN

A dish called iddalige appears in a Kannada text from around the 10th century, and many food historians see it as an ancestor of the idli, though early versions may not have been fermented. Over centuries, the soaked, ground and fermented rice-and-lentil batter became the foundation of South Indian breakfasts.

Today idli is eaten across India and is often recommended as one of the healthiest breakfasts in the country.

⭐ Why It's Famous

Steamed, oil-free, protein-rich and easy to digest, idli is the gentle breakfast that suits everyone from babies to grandparents.

💡 Fun Fact

South Indian kitchens use special stacked idli stands that steam up to two dozen cakes at once.

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Tamil Nadu & Karnataka

13.08°N, 80.27°E