Rava idli facts for kids
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Rava idli
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| Course | Breakfast, snack |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Karnataka |
| Main ingredients | Semolina, yogurt, chopped cilantro, curry leaves, ghee, crushed ginger, mustard seeds, cashew nuts, green chillies, baking soda |
| Variations | Rice rava idli (coarsely ground rice) |
Rava idli (also called rave idli) is a tasty breakfast food from South India. It is a type of idli, which is a soft, fluffy steamed cake. Unlike regular idli made from rice, rava idli is made using rava. Rava is a special kind of flour, also known as semolina or coarse ground wheat.
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The Story of Rava Idli
Rava idli is a famous dish from the state of Karnataka in India. It was first created by a well-known restaurant chain called Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) in Bangalore.
How Rava Idli Was Invented
The story goes that during World War II, it was hard to find rice. Rice is the main ingredient for traditional idli. So, the chefs at MTR decided to try something new. They used semolina instead of rice to make idli. This experiment worked, and that's how rava idli was born!
What is Rava Idli?
The name Rava idli means "semolina idli" in the Kannada language. You can often find this dish in restaurants that serve Udupi cuisine.
How to Enjoy Rava Idli
Rava idli is usually served hot. People often eat it with a vegetable stew called saagu and a dip made from coconut called chutney. Sometimes, a little bit of ghee (clarified butter) is poured on top. This makes the rava idli taste even better!
