{"id":96809,"date":"2025-10-11T00:25:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=96809"},"modified":"2025-10-11T00:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:55:43","slug":"the-google-doodle-celebrating-idli-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/the-google-doodle-celebrating-idli-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"The Google Doodle Celebrating Idli launched"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s Google Doodle is about South Indian Dish Idli. Idli is a savory, steamed rice and lentil cake that is a popular breakfast food in South India and Sri Lanka.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

It is known for its soft, spongy texture and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and gut-healthy due to its fermentation process.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Preparation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Making traditional idli requires planning, as the batter needs to be prepared a day in advance through a three-step process: soaking, grinding, and fermenting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcdd Ingredients (for ~15\u201320 idlis)<\/span><\/h2>\n

For the batter<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
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    1 cup urad dal<\/strong> (split black gram, husked)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2 cups idli rice<\/strong> (or parboiled rice)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u00bd tsp fenugreek seeds<\/strong> (optional but helps fermentation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Salt<\/strong> to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Water<\/strong> as needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Optional:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      Poha (flattened rice)<\/strong> \u2013 2 tbsp (makes idlis softer)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cooked rice<\/strong> \u2013 2 tbsp (also helps softness, especially in colder weather)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udd04 Steps to Prepare Idli Batter<\/span><\/h2>\n

      1. Wash & soak<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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        Wash urad dal + fenugreek seeds together. Soak for 4\u20136 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Wash rice separately and soak for 4\u20136 hours<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        If using poha, soak it 10 minutes before grinding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2. Grind separately<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          Grind urad dal<\/strong> until smooth and fluffy. Add water slowly; it should be light and airy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Grind rice<\/strong> to a slightly coarse consistency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Combine both batters. Add poha or cooked rice if using.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Mix well using clean hands (helps fermentation).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. Ferment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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            Cover and let it ferment overnight or 8\u201312 hours<\/strong> in a warm place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            The batter should double in volume and be airy. In cold weather, use the oven light or a warm cupboard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            \ud83e\uddc2 Before steaming<\/span><\/h2>\n
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              Add salt<\/strong> only after fermentation (before steaming).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Gently mix the batter \u2014 don\u2019t overmix and knock out all the air.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              \ud83c\udf7d How to steam idlis<\/span><\/h2>\n

              You need:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Idli stand \/ moulds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Steamer \/ large pot \/ pressure cooker (without whistle)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Steps:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                  Grease the idli moulds with oil or ghee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Pour batter into moulds \u2014 don\u2019t overfill.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Steam for 10\u201312 minutes<\/strong> on medium-high heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Let it sit for 2 minutes before unmoulding with a spoon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  \u2705 Tips for soft idlis<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                    Use good quality urad dal<\/strong> \u2014 whole or split.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Batter should be thick yet fluffy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Don\u2019t over-ferment (sour batter = hard idlis).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Steam only after water is already boiling<\/strong> in the pot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Use filtered or cooled boiled water<\/strong> if tap water hinders fermentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    \ud83e\uddc4 Serving suggestions<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                      Coconut chutney<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Tomato chutney<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Sambar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Idli podi (gunpowder) with ghee or sesame oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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