As I belong to South India, I choose a dish for the theme of white week from our south indian cuisine. Idly with coconut chutney is the dish I pick for this contest. Idly with coconut chutney are famous dish in South Indian cuisine, and the white colour combo is impressive feature. This dish consist of several notable facts and bit of information, which includes ingredients, cost and benifits.

The very most main ingredient for idly making is rice and urad dhal(lentil), which are made up into a fine batter and then fermented finally steamed to serve. The process of fermentation gives the idly fluffy texture and a good sour taste.

Coconut chutney is made from green chillies, grated fresh coconut, ginger and mustard are finely ground into a smooth paste together. Coconut chutney is widely used as side for idly, dosa and Vada in South Indian cuisine.

The white colour of idly is due to the main ingredient rice and for coconut chutney is grated coconut where gives both light and pure in colour. Due to the lack of any other strong colour and flavoured ingredient also gives the overall whiteness of this dish.

When coming to the cost of this dish, idly with coconut chutney are apparently affordable dishes because the main ingredients rice and coconut are widely available in all time and cheaper in south india. The cost may vary which depends on the location, quality of the ingredient and economic status of the market.

Both the idly and coconut chutney are healthy to eat. It has the nutrition, low amount of fat, quite good amount of protein and carbohydrates. This idly is steamed food , which makes it light and healthy to eat. The popularity of the idly and coconut chutney are widely known beyond the southindia in recent times. In all around the world the Indian restaurants and cafes now offering this idly and coconut chutney on their menu. Overall, This white dish and dip (idly and coconut chutney) are delicious, nutritious and affordable.