Rava idli
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Rava idli is a variation of the popular South India
n breakfast item, idli, made with rava (semolina
) or Bombay rava
.
in India
and the popular restaurant chain, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
(MTR) of Bangalore
claims to have invented it. According to Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
, during World War II
, when rice which is the staple item used in idli was in short supply, they experimented in making idli using semolina
and created Rava Idli.
Rava-Idli translates to semolina
-idli in the native Kannada language. It is usually found in restaurants that serve the Udupi cuisine
. Rava idli is served hot and is to be eaten along with Saagu and Coconut Chutney
. A dash of Ghee
poured on the top of Rava Idli adds to the overall taste.
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
n breakfast item, idli, made with rava (semolina
Semolina
Semolina is the coarse, purified wheat middlings of durum wheat used in making pasta, and also used for breakfast cereals and puddings. Semolina is also used to designate coarse middlings from other varieties of wheat, and from other grains such as rice and corn.-Name:The term semolina derives from...
) or Bombay rava
Bombay rava
Bombay Rava or Ravva, is a wheat product and a form of semolina or Rava. Rava is made by grinding husked wheat and is used extensively in south Indian cuisine, such in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamilnadu, to make Rava dosa, Rava idli, upma, khichdis, and also sweets like Rava Ladoo and Rava...
.
History
It is a speciality of the state of KarnatakaKarnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and the popular restaurant chain, Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
The Mavalli Tiffin Room is the brand name of a food related enterprise located in India. Having its origin in the city of Bangalore, it has a restaurant located on the Lal Bagh Road in Bangalore and also for the pre-packed food articles which are sold in packets having the MTR brand...
(MTR) of Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
claims to have invented it. According to Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
The Mavalli Tiffin Room is the brand name of a food related enterprise located in India. Having its origin in the city of Bangalore, it has a restaurant located on the Lal Bagh Road in Bangalore and also for the pre-packed food articles which are sold in packets having the MTR brand...
, during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, when rice which is the staple item used in idli was in short supply, they experimented in making idli using semolina
Semolina
Semolina is the coarse, purified wheat middlings of durum wheat used in making pasta, and also used for breakfast cereals and puddings. Semolina is also used to designate coarse middlings from other varieties of wheat, and from other grains such as rice and corn.-Name:The term semolina derives from...
and created Rava Idli.
Rava-Idli translates to semolina
Semolina
Semolina is the coarse, purified wheat middlings of durum wheat used in making pasta, and also used for breakfast cereals and puddings. Semolina is also used to designate coarse middlings from other varieties of wheat, and from other grains such as rice and corn.-Name:The term semolina derives from...
-idli in the native Kannada language. It is usually found in restaurants that serve the Udupi cuisine
Udupi cuisine
Udupi cuisine is a world-renowned cuisine of South India. It forms an important part of the Cuisine of Karnataka and takes its name from Udupi, a town on the southwest coast of India in the state of Karnataka. The Udupi cuisine has its origin in the Ashta mathas of Udupi founded by...
. Rava idli is served hot and is to be eaten along with Saagu and Coconut Chutney
Chutney
Chutney is a a condiment used in South Asian cuisine that usually contains a spice and vegetable mix.Chutneys are wet or dry, having a coarse to fine texture. The Anglo-Indian loan word refers to fresh and pickled preparations indiscriminately, with preserves often sweetened. At least several...
. A dash of Ghee
Ghee
Ghee is a class of clarified butter that originated in South Asia and is commonly used in South Asian cuisine....
poured on the top of Rava Idli adds to the overall taste.