The Fascinating Story Of Rava Idli - How It Is Enjoyed In Bengaluru And Chennai
You will hear legends about how people waited for days to score a table at the first MTR or Mavalli Tiffin Room in the 1970s and 1980s in Bengaluru. I've heard those stories from my grandparents who were from Bengaluru. It was at MTR that I tried a rava idli for the first time. The MTR story began a century ago, in 1924 when three brothers switched base from a sleepy hamlet near Udupi to set up a small eatery in Bengaluru. It was Yagnarayana Maiya or Yagnappa who took the lead among the siblings and set the stage for the MTR brand as we know it today. Also Read: 5 Healthy And Tasty Sooji Snacks Recipes You'd Love To Make Time And Again One of the most fascinating stories you will hear around MTR is the origin of the rava idli. It almost began by accident. Yagnappa experimented with rava during the Second World War when rice was in short supply, an innovative new dish born out of necessity. It's still a favourite at MTR outlets across the city and the one dish I keep go