A Love Story Between Me, Idli & My Family
Is idli my favourite breakfast? Hmm... I honestly don't know. But is it something I don't mind eating every other day? Absolutely yes. And for that, I have only one person to thank... or blame... my husband. Seriously, this man can happily eat idli every alternate day without the slightest complaint. Of course, he enjoys dosas, pongal, upma and everything else too, but if I tell him we're having idlis again tomorrow morning, he'll happily agree. Thanks to him, idli has become one of the most commonly prepared breakfasts in our home. Now me? I have rules. My idlis have to be hot. Not warm... hot. They need a generous drizzle of ghee because, according to me, ghee and idli are inseparable. And then comes peanut chutney. That's completely non-negotiable. Tomato chutney is an acceptable second option. Podi? Of course I like it, especially curry leaves podi, but it can never be the main companion. It's just an add-on. And before any fellow South Indians judge me... ...