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  • noun Plural form of idli.

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Examples

  • And if steamed whole-grain idlis feel a little too healthy, you can always find creative ways to convert them into a guilty pleasure.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Nupur 2008

  • The traditional way to prepare these idlis is to steam them in special cup-shaped molds, but I had to make do with my regular idli steamer.

    Archive 2007-09-01 Nupur 2007

  • A very innovative use of leftover idlis is Idli Manchurian by Swapna of Swad.

    Archive 2007-03-01 Nupur 2007

  • You can, of course, omit the vegetable stuffing and make plain idlis.

    Archive 2007-03-01 Nupur 2007

  • Sambar is a traditional south Indian dish to eat with rice, steamed cakes called idlis, or the crepe-like dosa.

    Archive 2005-06-01 Mika 2005

  • You could make double the batch, and freeze the lentil 'idlis' for the next time you are making this.

    Kovakkai Paruppu Usili - Ivy Gourd with steamed lentils 2007

  • You could make double the batch, and freeze the lentil 'idlis' for the next time you are making this.

    Archive 2007-06-01 2007

  • Now an inspiring force to many aspiring entrepreneurs, Babu rose from a humble beginning selling 'idlis' before getting into the prestigious management school in Ahmedabad and launching his dream company Food King with a small investment of Rs 2,000 in 2006.

    ChennaiOnline Articles 2009

  • Now an inspiring force to many aspiring entrepreneurs, Babu rose from a humble beginning selling 'idlis' before getting into the prestigious management school in Ahmedabad and launching his dream company Food King with a small investment of Rs 2,000 in 2006.

    ChennaiOnline Articles 2009

  • But one retailer, Weber, has had to launch "experience centers" where customers attend "License to Grill" sessions to learn how to use the gas-powered contraptions to grill Indian staples such as lentil patties, pineapples and idlis, basically fermented rice cakes that are traditionally steamed.

    From Starbucks to TGI Friday's, India has its way with American food Emily Wax 2011

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