“Savory South Asian rice cake” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDLI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Savory South Asian rice cake”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 14, 2025, where it runs at 45 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 14, 2025.