Today, March 30, is World Idli Day
MARCH 30 is celebrated as World Idli Day.
World Idli Day is celebrated annually on March 30 to honour the popular, nutritious, and fluffy South Indian steamed cake.
Initiated in 2015 by Chennai-based "Idli King" Eniyavan, the day promotes the fermented rice and black gram delicacy as a global health food. It was first celebrated with 1,328 varieties and a 44-kg idli to mark the occasion.
Key Facts About World Idli Day:
Significance: Idli is widely considered a highly nutritious breakfast, rich in protein, low in calories, and easy to digest, says Shreya Shah in Hyderabad Mail.
The Founder: Eniyavan, a catering specialist, popularised this day in 2015.
Celebration: Restaurants and households celebrate by preparing different varieties of idli, including standard rava idli, mini idli, and innovative variations.
History: While the modern celebration is recent, the dish has historical roots going back over 2,000 years in South India.
Global Popularity: It is celebrated worldwide, recognising it as an ideal fermented, healthy dish.
Although it is often considered a South Indian dish, some historians suggest that the dish has its roots
in Indonesia or was brought in by Arab immigrants who came to South India.
