Explore Idlis through 8 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Idlis meaning
plural of idli
Using Idlis
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of idli
- In the example corpus, idlis often appears in combinations such as: idlis and.
Context around Idlis
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 5 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Idlis
- In this selection, "idlis" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, soft, too, steaming, fried and steamed stand out and add context to how "idlis" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include cities where idlis are ordered and eccentricities too idlis fried eggs. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "idlis" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with idlis
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Check out the variations found in idlis below. (8 words)
People use the leaves as a cooking foil for steaming idlis (steamed rice cakes) and kozhukkatais (steamed rice dumplings). (19 words)
How to proceed Just before serving, place 4 idlis in a serving bowl, pour a portion of hot rasam over it. (21 words)
South Indian staples from idlis to appams and dosas feature fermented rice-and-dal batters; while in the North, fermentation has led to probiotic drinks suited to the regional climate from the creamy lassi to the tart-and-salty kanji. (40 words)
The book has now been translated into various languages and although the vintage illustrated cover featuring a dreamy young bride cooking has been replaced by a photo of idlis and vadas, the book still commands an ever-growing audience. (39 words)
Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai emerged as the top three cities where idlis are ordered the most, followed closely by Mumbai, Pune, Coimbatore, Delhi, Vizag, Kolkata and Vijayawada. (27 words)
Example sentences (8)
Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai emerged as the top three cities where idlis are ordered the most, followed closely by Mumbai, Pune, Coimbatore, Delhi, Vizag, Kolkata and Vijayawada.
From crispy dosas to soft idlis and fluffy vadas, the variety and taste of the cuisine live rent-free in our heads.
How to proceed Just before serving, place 4 idlis in a serving bowl, pour a portion of hot rasam over it.
Check out the variations found in idlis below.
South Indian staples from idlis to appams and dosas feature fermented rice-and-dal batters; while in the North, fermentation has led to probiotic drinks suited to the regional climate from the creamy lassi to the tart-and-salty kanji.
The book has now been translated into various languages and although the vintage illustrated cover featuring a dreamy young bride cooking has been replaced by a photo of idlis and vadas, the book still commands an ever-growing audience.
Yes, there are delicious nuggets about the old man’s eccentricities too (idlis, fried eggs and jam for breakfast), and about how short-tempered he was.
People use the leaves as a cooking foil for steaming idlis (steamed rice cakes) and kozhukkatais (steamed rice dumplings).
Common combinations with idlis
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: