Idiyappam

Idiyappam

Idiyappam is an easy to make and super delicious South Indian steamed rice noodle. Made simply from rice flour, it becomes the perfect vehicle to mop up delicious curries like Veg Kurma or enjoy it sweet along with sweetened coconut milk for breakfast / tiffin.

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So let's see the preparation of the Idiyappam recipe

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Preparation time: 10 min

Serves – 4

Ingredients

Water - 2 Cups 

Oil  - 1 tsp + more as needed

Rice flour | Idiyappam flour - 1 1/2 Cups

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Preparation :

ü First, add the oil to the water and bring it to a boil. Once the water starts to boil, turn off the flame.
In a separate bowl, add the rice flour, salt and mix well. Add about 3/4 Cup of the hot water to the rice flour. Stir with a spatula.

ü Now, continue to add the water little by little to the rice flour and mix well until a soft, smooth and non-sticky dough is formed.

ü Once you are able to handle the dough by hand, knead it nicely for 1-2 mins. Grease the inside portion of the idiyappam press.

ü Grease your palm with oil, take a portion of the dough, smoothen it out in your palm and fill it in the press.

ü Similarly, grease the steamer plate. Gently press the idiyappam dough onto the steamer plate 

ü Steam the idiyappam for about 5 mins, until cooked through. Let the idiyapam to cool down a bit, before gently removing from the steamer plate and transferring to a serving plate.

Enjoy hot with a side of spicy kurma or sweetened coconut milk.