Idli
Soft, round steamed cakes made from a fermented batter of ground rice and urad dal (black lentils), served with sambar and chutneys.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice
- urad dal (black lentils)
- water
- salt
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- accompaniments add allergens: sambar (asafoetida/wheat), coconut chutney (coconut)
- groundnut chutney common in South India
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in idli batter.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffIdli is gluten-free, but sambar served alongside may contain asafoetida (wheat).
Peanut-Free
Check with staffGroundnut (peanut) chutney is commonly served alongside in South Indian restaurants.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut chutney is served alongside.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in idli.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in idli batter.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in idli.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in idli.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard idli.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in idli batter. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Idli is gluten-free, but sambar served alongside may contain asafoetida (wheat). |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Groundnut (peanut) chutney is commonly served alongside in South Indian restaurants. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut chutney is served alongside. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in idli. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in idli batter. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in idli. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in idli. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard idli. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian. |
Key risk: Idli batter itself is one of the cleanest dishes in Indian cuisine — naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. The risk is entirely in the accompaniments: sambar contains asafoetida (wheat), coconut chutney contains coconut, and groundnut chutney in South India is peanut-based.
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