Annam Idli rice is used to make Idli's. The famous Idli is a healthy savoury cake that is popular throughout India and neighbouring countries. As the name suggests, Idli rice is the main component of making this delicious. They are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolised by the body.