Idiyappam / string hoppers

My daughter's favorite! Easy to make and so tasty. Have it with coconut milk or kadala or stew.

The base component is rice flour and salt. A dough is made with hot boiling water. Pressed through a machine and steamed.

In Chennai, people sell fresh idiyappam. A guy came to my aunt's house on a moped carrying a huge container with lots of idiyappam. 4 large pieces for Rs.10. Amazing!!

Yield : 2 cups of rice flour yields 28 small idiyappams.

Use boiling water. 

 The dough must be thick and not watery. 

Keep covered for 2 minutes and in between each pressing process.

This is my press. But they come in many varieties. The one below is a traditional one.

I use my idly plates as I love small idiyappams. There are bigger plates available in the market.

This is optional - Add 1 tsp coconut in each hole.

Now your muscles come into play!

Now they are ready for steaming!

If using pressure cooker, do not use the weight.

Steam for 2 minutes.

Yummy idiyappams are ready!

Enjoy!

Serve hot with kadala or mushroom coconut milk curry.