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Silver Idli

The humble idli gets a royal twist.

The Indian dish, popular all over the Indian subcontinent, found its modest beginnings in South India almost 2 centuries ago. Although its birthplace is a matter of conjecture, in popular tradition its origin is often linked to Udupi, Karnataka. Even the Manasollasa, a 12th century Sanskrit encyclopedia compiled by the South Indian ruler Someshvara III, contains a recipe for idli (as dosaka), according to K. T. Achaya’s book, The Story of Our Food.

Today, idli has been transformed and experimented with countless times from traditional idlis and idlis to modern day twists on Chinese idli chillies and chocolate idlis taking the front stage for experimental souls.

One bold restaurateur ventured where no one had ever been before. For the first time in our history, he brought idlis covered in a coating of pure silver to his customers.

Customers are promised a princely meal consisting of a plain idli topped with 1 milligram of pure silver that has been spread out into a 3 cm by 4 cm silver foil. The luxury item comes at a price of INR 1,200.

Ancient Indians have always been fascinated by silver and the precious metal is even used to treat Pneumonia and ear infection. It is then no surprise then that we are continuing in the footsteps of our forefathers. Only now, this royal food can be enjoyed by anyone looking to splurge a little on their meal.