Is idli a noun

Answer 1

There is no word 'idli' in English.

You could mean 'idle', an adjective sometimes used as a noun meaning not working or at rest, and a verb meaning 'at rest'. Examples:

Adjective: I have an idle mower that you can use.

Noun: It's the meek that will inherit the earth, not the idle.

Verb: If you idle the engine for a minute I will listen for a problem.

You could mean 'idly', an adverb meaning 'in an idle manner'. Example:

I spent my vacation sitting idly on the dock pretending that I was fishing.

You could mean 'idol', a noun for someone or something that is the object of excessive admiration or devotion. Example:

The idol of the preteens is a guy named Justin.

Answer 2

Yes, "idli" is a noun. It refers to a type of savory rice cake that is popular in South Indian cuisine.