Like Idli another light and healthy dish is Idiappam. Idiyappam also called as string hoppers is a traditional Tamil, Kerala and Sri Lankan food consisting of rice flour pressed into noodle form and then steamed. It is usually served with idiyappam kurma or coconut milk or kadala curry. Conventional method of making idiyappam is by first preparing the homemade rice flour and then adding boiling water to the flour and squeeze it through the press and mould to get like a noodle and then steam cook it. But now we are getting readymade idiappam flour which makes our effort less and we can make idiyappam very easily. I have explained here the conventional method of making idiappam by using homemade rice flour. We can very well follow the method and use the store bought idiappam flour also.
Sevai and Idiappam are usually mistaken as same dish. Technically both are different. Sevai is made using Parboiled/Idli rice.Also Idiappam is almost instant, we can use store bought rice flour and make Idiappam instantly, but on the other hand for Sevai is not instant.
Tips for making Idiappam:
- The quantity of water cannot be mentioned accurate. It depends on the quality of rice. Some rice flour absorbs more water. So add water little by little till you get a soft dough consistency.
- If the dough is too dry, then steam cooked idiappam strings would be hard. If the dough is too watery, the strings would be sticking with each other.
- First bring the water added to steamer or pressure cooker to boil. Then place the idiappam plates and steam cook for 3-4 mins.
- Prepare the dough in batches if you plan to make large quantities.
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Idiyappam Recipe | How to make Soft Idiappam
Idiappam is one of the staple food in Souther India especially in Tamilnadu. Idiappam is one of the healthy breakfast to start a day. Steam cooked soft rice noodles are served with either kurma or coconut milk. Soft and light for tummy! Learn here how to make this Idiappam with step by step pictures and instructions.
Servings 2 people
Calories 70kcal
Equipment
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixer Grinder
- idiappam Press and Mould
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Homemade Rice Flour 1 Cup - 250ml
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil We can use coconut oil instead
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- Boil water along with oil and salt. If you are using a store bought idiyappam flour and you have stored it in refrigerator, then boil the water nicely. If your rice flour or idiyappam flour is at room temperature, then boil the water till the bubbles starts to rise up in the water. Take the idiyappam flour or rice flour in a mixing bowl. To that, add the boiled water little by little.
- Mix the flour with the backside of a ladle till all the flour are mixed well and you have got a soft dough. Stop adding water once all the rice flour are mixed up. Take the idiyappam press and fix the idiyappam mould and lightly grease the press with oil to avoid stickiness.
- To this add 1 fist full of dough and close the idiyappam press. Take the idli plate or idiyappam plate and grease the plates with oil. Squeeze the dough onto the idli plates in a circular motion.
- We can also place a damp cloth on the idli plate and then squeeze the dough.
- Now place the idli plates in a steamer and steam it until done. This is similar like how you cook idly in the cooker.
- Allow it to cool for a while and carefully remove the idiyappams to a serving Plate.
- The yummy idiyappam is ready to serve with sambar / sweet cocunut milk / Idiyappa Kurma.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g
Instructions with step by step pictures:
- Boil water along with oil and salt. If you are using a store bought idiyappam flour and you have stored it in refrigerator, then boil the water nicely. If your rice flour or idiyappam flour is at room temperature, then boil the water till the bubbles starts to rise up in the water. Take the idiyappam flour or rice flour in a mixing bowl. To that, add the boiled water little by little.
- Mix the flour with the backside of a ladle till all the flour are mixed well and you have got a soft dough. Stop adding water once all the rice flour are mixed up. Take the idiyappam press and fix the idiyappam mould and lightly grease the press with oil to avoid stickiness. To this add 1 fist full of dough and close the idiyappam press. Take the idli plate or idiyappam plate and grease the plates with oil. Squeeze the dough onto the idli plates in a circular motion.
- We can also place a damp cloth on the idli plate and then squeeze the dough. Now place the idli plates in a steamer and steam it until done. This is similar like how you cook idly in the cooker.
- Allow it to cool for a while and carefully remove the idiyappams to a serving Plate.
- The yummy idiyappam is ready to serve with sambar / sweet cocunut milk / Idiyappa Kurma.
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