Idly is a traditional south indian steamed savory cake made from a fermented batter of ground rice and lentils (specifically black lentils).
Vada is a category of savory, fried snacks from india, often described as fritters, cutlets, or dumplings.
The soft fluffy idlis along with the fresh crispy vada served with spicy hot sambar and coconut chutney is indeed an authentic combination.
Coin idli, also known as mini idli or button idli, are small, bite-sized versions of the traditional south indian idli.
Thatte idli is a large, plate-shaped idli, a variation of the traditional south indian idli, originating from bidadi, karnataka.
Fried idli, also known as masala idli fry, is a popular south indian dish made by stir-frying leftover or fresh idli pieces with spices and sometimes vegetables.
Ghee podi idli is a popular south indian dish where steamed idlis are tossed or pan-fried with a generous amount of ghee and a spicy lentil-based powder called "podi".