Idlis are generally steamed!
Idlis are rich in fibre and protein which help you keep satiated longer, preventing you from eating more. Moreover, fibre helps promote good digestion, which is a key to lose weight.
Aval Idly/Atukulu Idly/Avalakki Idly/Poha Idly is a healthy spin you can give to your traditional idli.
Since the grease content in idli is absolutely zero, the calories intake is also relatively low.
This healthy idly beats the heat as there is no heat or cooling involved unlike most of our Indian snacks, they are not fried in fattening oil or slathered with butter or even a necessity to make use of fire or induction heat.
You can also sneak in some leafy vegetables and healthy spices in the batter to make some healthy Idli.