"Idli are the most boring things in the world," historian Edward Anderson tweeted. The idli is a steamed rice cake that is usually ... mopped up from a banana leaf with fiery mulagapodi, a spicy ...

To serve, spoon some coconut rice on to a plate. Place a parcel and some slender-stembroccoli next to rice. Peel back tinfoil to reveal the steamed fish and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Idli is one of the most beloved South Indian dishes. Take a break from the regular versions and try this banana leaf idli. Check out the full recipe below. There's nothing quite like digging into a ...