The Unshakable Idli Protocol There are two certainties in life: death and South Indian households being prepared for idli emergencies . Forget disaster preparedness kits—with one ziplock bag of leftover batter , an "only for emergencies" stash of rice flour , and a mysterious chutney packet from the depths of the fridge , an entire civilization could be sustained. This isn’t just food; it’s a survival strategy. The Science Behind Sudden Idli Demand No one wakes up planning to need idlis. It just happens. One moment, you’re scrolling aimlessly, and the next, your soul demands warm, pillowy idlis swimming in sambar . It’s an urge hardwired into our DNA —a need so primal, even scientists haven’t dared question it. And South Indian moms? They know . They see it coming before you do . That’s why the emergency idli kit exists—to counter hunger crises before they spiral into chaotic dosai compromise situations (because dosai, though beloved, requires a different level of commitm...