Idiyappam / string hoppers ഇടിയപ്പം

Idiyappam / string hoppers

     Idiyappam or String Hoppers is a Kerala breakfast dish, which we can prepare easily by using minimal ingredients. Idiyappam is usually served with a variety of side dishes like istu (kerala stew), peas curry, vegetable kurma, chicken stew, egg or chicken curry, etc... Let's see how we can prepare it....

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Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 10 minutes 

Serves :4

Ingredient:

1.       Rice flour                 -  2 cups.

2.       Boiling water           - 2 cups (more or less).

3.       Salt to taste.

4.       Grated coconut (optional).

Method of preparation:

1. Mix the rice flour and salt together. 

2. Boil water. Add boiling water to the rice little by little. 

3.Start mixing vigorously with a spatula until the rice flour is coming together to form a moist dough. 

4.The dough should be just moist and you should be able to form a small ball easily without it sticking to your fingers. Working quickly while the dough is still warm. 

5.For preparing idiyappam you need idiyappam mold and steamer. ( or idali steamer). 

6.Take one spoon of dough and place firmly into your idiyappam press or mould.

5. Sprinkle some coconut over the tray or plate you are going to use to steam the idiyappam. ( it is optional).

6.Start pressing the idiyappam onto the idiyappam mold or idhali mold in a concentric circle. 

7.Make sure it's not too thick otherwise it won't steam properly. 

8. Place on streamer. Steam for about 10 mins. 

9. Open, unmould it by using a spatula. 

10. Serve hot with Kerala potato stew. Enjoy!!!!