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     Idli is a traditional & one of the most popular dish from the kitchens of South India. This delicious item is an integral part of breakfast in South India along with equally popular dosa, and is many times made into a combination of Idli-Dosa for breakfast or for any-time-snacks.      Although Idli is generally made in similar style everywhere, the side dishes with which it is devoured varies depending on which region of India you are in & it influences the taste to quite an extent. For example in the state of Tamil Nadu, Idli is preferred when dipped in a bowl of hot & spicy Sambar. In Karnataka it is mainly consumed with chutney made from coconut & chanadal. And in Andhra it is always with two chutneys, one made of ginger & other from Coconut + chanadal. Although Idli with sambar is available & liked in all regions, there are certain combinations in various regions which are mostly preferred & equally delicious.     My favorite Idli is