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Dish Food
Idli
Idli is a steamed fermented rice-and-lentil preparation widely eaten in southern India and across the country as a light meal or breakfast.
Key points
- Made from a fermented batter
- Steamed rather than fried
- Commonly served with sambar and chutney
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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Last verified: 25/10/2026