World Idli Day: A tribute to something simple yet elegant

Mar 30, 2023, 23:06 IST

Wion Web Desk

Tastiness ahead! 

Idli lovers are found all over the world. But this simple dish of steamed rice cakes has crazy following in India.

Elegance in simplicity 

A freshly made, steaming Idli with tasty chutney and sambar for some flavour, is a short and sweet description of thousands of Indians across the counrtry. 

Dish so lit, even ancient lit loves it

Idli is so much a part of Indian culture, it has mention even in ancient Indian literature. 

World Idli Day 

A popular caterer in Chennai started World Idli Day on March 30, 2015. The caterer reportedly made 1328 varieties of Idlis on the day. 

Eat it with chutney, dunk it in sambar or fry it. The options seem endless.

Endless options

What’s stopping us from indulging in some comfort food like Idli every day? Time and space are relative anyway. 

Any day can be an Idli day!

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