India's Favourite South Indian Dish – Fluppy Idli With Sambar

All south Indian food is a treasure combination of both flavour as well as spice, and most of its recipes are making their way and have become quite popular in the whole food circuit. From a long period, Idli has been making the whole south Indian cuisine very proud. Neither it is oily nor greasy, but it is considered as one of the best snacks and combined with delicious and hot sambar, it makes a very healthy and tasty breakfast.

Idli sambar is truly a game-changer when the topic comes about how the south Indian food is perceived s well s eaten in India. It is a dish that wholly relies on the family traditions and it differs across various regions, households and communities. It is truly loved because of its delicious taste. 

The history behind Idli Sambar

You must be wondering how the delicious combination of idli sambar originated? Well! According to the famous food historian, K.T Achaya, idli might have originated in Indonesia. It is because Indonesia Kedlli, is a similar fluffy and steamed cake, which is considered as the precursor of the Indian idli. Similarly, Indonesians Bura I the same rice cake that is cooked with coconut milk and is served with delicious coconut powder. Because of many strong links between Southeast Asia and South India, these predictions might be correct. Now coming to the history behind sambar, it is believed that the original recipe traces behind to Maratha ruler Shivaji son, Sambhaji. Over the years sambar has evolved a lot. The one that is cooked in Tamil Nadu is quite different from the one made in Karnataka. In Tamil Nadu, dry powder is used but in Karnataka wet paste is used. Then in Andhra, the sambar also called koddel is sweeter and little mild, It is prepared with drumstick and shallots.

No matter wherever and in whichever style it is made, the combination of floppy idli with hot sambar is simply great and super delicious.

Idli Sambar

Why idli with sambar is one of the healthiest breakfasts?

The steamed, floppy and the mouth-watering idli with soothing sambar is one of the nation's most favourite breakfast. It is very healthy too, and this is the major reason why most of the people prefer it. Today it has become one of the most popular food combinations in the whole food circuit.

• It is very light and easy to digest: The most important reason why idli sambar is so popular is that it is very light and makes you energetic. They will never make you lethargic. The reason behind its easy digestion is because it is fermented. Sambar is made with vegetable and dal for which it is healthy and light too.

• Both food items are very much rich in vitamin and help in making a healthy gut flora.

The versatile, as well as a healthy classic mishmash of idli with sambar, has now achieved high popularity in the whole country. No matter which place of India you are travelling you will come across a plate of idli with sambar in every food corner.

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