
Soft Instant Idiyappam Recipe
Experience the authentic flavours of Kerala with our easy Instant Idiyappam recipe! These delicate, steamed rice flour noodles, also known as Noolappam or String Hoppers, are a beloved South Indian breakfast tradition. Enjoy them with a delicious coconut-based Chicken Stew (Istew) or your favourite chutney for a mouthwatering morning treat!
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Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min
Serves: 24 idiyappam
Ingredients:
1 cup rice flour
1.5 cups water
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp oil
Instructions:
In a saucepan, add water, salt and oil. Bring to a boil.
Heat a pan over medium-low flame.
Add rice flour. Lightly roast the flour but avoid browning it. Turn the flame off.
Slowly pour the water into the saucepan. Mix well.
Stirring continuously with a spatula. The dough should form a ball and be slightly sticky.
Cover and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
Knead the warm dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Grease the idiyappam/sevai maker and idli mould with oil.
Shape the dough into a cylindrical shape and place it in the maker.
Directly press it over the greased idli mould in a concentric circle.
Steam the idiappam for about 10-12 minutes or until it is cooked and fluffy.
Let it cool slightly. Then take it out.
Serve hot with chutney or chicken stew!
Tips:
Use high-quality rice flour for the best results.
Adjust the amount of water according to the humidity and rice flour quality.
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Soft Instant Idiyappam Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1.5 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp oil
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add water, salt and oil. Bring to a boil.
- Heat a pan over medium-low flame.
- Add rice flour. Lightly roast the flour but avoid browning it. Turn the flame off.
- Slowly pour the water into the saucepan. Mix well.
- Stirring continuously with a spatula. The dough should form a ball and be slightly sticky.
- Cover and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
- Knead the warm dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Grease the idiyappam/sevai maker and idli mould with oil.
- Shape the dough into a cylindrical shape and place it in the maker.
- Directly press it over the greased idli mould in a concentric circle.
- Steam the idiappam for about 10-12 minutes or until it is cooked and fluffy.
- Let it cool slightly. Then take it out.
- Serve hot with chutney or chicken stew!
Notes
- Use high-quality rice flour for the best results.
- Adjust the amount of water according to the humidity and rice flour quality.
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