idli

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Babai idli is served with ghee and masala powders instead of just sambar and coconut chutney.

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  • Until we reached Varkala in Kerala our days started with a mix of Dosai - a sort of Indian crepe served with coconut Chatni and a spicy sambar or sauce - and idli - a volumptious pillow of fermented rice formed in a soft cake which is steamed and also served with the same chutneys and sambal. —  Tomato
  • Located at the residential area of Besant nagar and near to the bus stand, Eden stands to serve a variety of vegetarian food ranging from south indian special, idli to continental spaghetti, to north indian parathas. —  Jam's blog
  • Served with sambar and Chutney, it is the lightest breakfast, this side of the idli. —  Desicritics
  • Thus we have idli stands that can churn 16, 64 and 128 idlis at one go. —  interim thoughts...
  • The steward, Guruprasad, immediately suggested he could try their rava idli, the speciality babai idli and steamed dosa. —  The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage
 

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