12/03/2020
Idly is a traditional breakfast made by steaming rice and urad dahl(black gram). They are Soft, fluffy, spongy and white rice cakes made by steaming rice. It is usually served with hot sambhar , podi(we call it idly podi) or curd or variety chutney (coconut, pudhina and tomato chutney).
The reasons why it is considered one of the best breakfast:
• Rice and urad dahl in idlies complement each other, making it a complete protein pair.
• The fermentation process involved in the making of idli breaks down the starch, so that they are readily metabolized by the body.
• Its light and digested easily.
• Each idli contains just 40 to 70 calories, which is a minimal amount in comparison to a healthy 2,000-calorie daily diet.
• Idlis contain no fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol.
• To reduce the sodium content, you can reduce the amount of salt you add while making the batter.
• One idli contains 1 milligram of iron(app), and trace amounts of calcium, folate, potassium and vitamin A and is highly rich in protein content. Nutritious Breakfast indeed.
More than all these, soft, spongy and fluffy idlies dipped in hot sambhar with that strong aroma tastes great making it one of the best breakfast.
