Idli Rice

The term idli rice comes from the type of rice used in making the batter. Idli is a soft & fluffy steamed cake made of fermented rice & lentil batter. It is one of the healthiest protein packed Breakfasts from South Indian cuisine. Idli are easily digestible as the rice & lentils known as DAL are soaked, ground, fermented & then prepared by steaming the batter. Hence, most of the people use parboiled rice. We need around 80% of amylopectin in making soft and plump idlis that is why it is preferred to use short or medium-grain rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolized by the body