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Google Honors Iconic South Indian Dish Idli with Vibrant Doodle
11 Oct
Summary
- Google celebrates idli's rich cultural and culinary legacy
- Doodle depicts entire idli-making process, from ingredients to serving
- Idli recognized as a nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free superfood
On October 11, 2025, Google paid tribute to the iconic South Indian dish idli with a vibrant doodle, celebrating its rich cultural and culinary legacy. The artwork transformed the Google logo into idlies, batter bowls, and chutneys on a traditional banana leaf, bringing global attention to the beloved breakfast enjoyed by millions.
The doodle highlighted every stage of making an idli, from rice grains and batter to the steaming of soft, fluffy rice cakes and their serving with classic accompaniments like coconut chutney and sambar. This tribute showcases idli's status as a nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free superfood that transcends regions, generations, and national borders.
Idli's simplicity, health benefits, and comfort have helped it gain fans from Chennai to Chicago. Google's doodle is not just about celebrating a dish, but also about highlighting India's rich food heritage for the world to savor. The doodle has sparked a wave of #IdliLove on social media, with people sharing their childhood memories, breakfast photos, and even family recipes.
