TNPSC Thervupettagam

World Idli Day – March 30

March 31 , 2022 968 days 738 0
  • The day was started by Eniyavan, a famous Idli caterer from Chennai.
  • It only started in 2015.
  • Although idli is an Indian staple food, some historians say that its origin is in the country of Indonesia.
  • This country is known for its long tradition of fermenting foods.
  • The tradition then went on to India in the form of steamed idli which was around 800 to 1200 CE.
  • Some experts say that the term idli came from the word “iddalige” which is a food made from urad dal batter.
  • In addition, the Sanskrit Manasollasa from 1130 AD mentions the term “Iddarika” which is a dish made from urad dal.
  • During the 17th century, the Tamil people first mentioned the food as “Itali”.

Leave a Reply

Your Comment is awaiting moderation.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories