Is idly good for health?

Idli or idly is a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India and northern Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice. Wikipedia

Each idli contains just 39 calories, which is a minimal amount in comparison to the healthy 2,000-calorie daily diet. Idlis contain no fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol. Consuming less than 16 grams of saturated fat and 300 milligrams of cholesterol lessens your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

According to him, the cooks employed by the Hindu kings of the Indianised kingdoms might have invented the steamed idli there and brought the recipe back to India during 800-1200 CE. Acharya mentioned an Indonesian dish called "kedli", which according to him, was like idli.

Each idli contains just 40-50 calories, which is a minimal amount in comparison to a healthy 2,000-calorie daily diet. Idli is a portion of healthy food. Idlis contain no fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol. ... Thus Idli help in Weight Loss.

One South Indian dish that has become extremely popular is idli sambar which is served in almost all south Indian restaurants. A traditional breakfast in all south Indian home especially in the states of Kerala, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and countries like Sri Lanka.

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