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Posted: Jan 24, 2009 at 0045 hrs IST

The humble idli, a favourite side dish of many and a filling one at that, has finally come of age. From being confined to being a breakfast or supper dish, it has now graduated to a whole new level, as people want more variety and options while gorging on these delicious rice cakes. And to cater to this rising demand comes a whole new standalone idli kiosk in town. Cheekily named Steamy Affair, it's located at J M Road near Sambhaji Park.

Offering 15 different kinds of idlis, the kiosk is in the form of a state-of-the-art 150 sq ft kitchen. Pranali Kanade, director, Mishtanna Foods and proprietor of Steamy Affair says idlis are easy on stomach and can be had at any time of the day.

"We serve steam idli, fried idli, veg idli, corn idli, kutti idli, pepper idli and dahi idli among the 15 different varieties. The speciality of Steamy Affair is the varaya idli which is served exclusively on Thursdays and Saturdays for people who observe fast," adds Kanade. Another unique type of idli served here is the kadhi idli. Spicy chutneys served along with these sumptuous snacks make the dish even more interesting. All the idlis at Steamy Affair are priced between Rs 12 and 22.

"Steamy Affair is a self-service kiosk but we are making the 'stand up and eat' experience a memorable one for our customers. A major attraction here is an authentic south Indian beverage which is perfect after a plate of idlis," says Amit Gadre, also a director with Mishtanna Foods. "This kiosk is a pilot project for us. We are taking this concept to malls and other places, where people want quick service and quality food," he adds.

So, the next time you have a craving for a south Indian snack but don't want to stuff yourself, Steamy Affair can prove to be just the right foodie destination!

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Steamy Affairs by Kalika Garg on 08 Jan 2010

We are having these idlis for the past 2 months and they are really very delicious. The rates are very reasonable. However, we suggest that sambhar served is little on the sweeter side which is not authentically south indian. We suggest to keep both sour as well as sweet sambhar separately to cater to all types of taste buds.

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