Idiyappam / String hoppers is a popular & traditional breakfast item of South India especially in state of Tamilnadu and Kerala. It is a healthy and easily digestible food as it is steam cooked; perfect to have for all ages.
You can check below for different spicy accompaniments that suits well with Idiyappam; However I prefer to have with sweetened coconut milk!
Serving suggestions:
For Vegetarians:
Mixed Vegetable Stew / Vegetable Stew - Kerala Style, Potato Kurma, Coconut Chutney ( with Red Chilli and Garlic)
Non - Vegetarians:
Mutton kulambu, Chicken Kulambu, Fish Moilee
Recipe for Idiyappam / String Hoppers
Ingredients:
Home made / store bought Idiyappam flour - 1 cup
Water - 1 ½ (amount of water will vary according to the quality of flour)
Salt - to taste
Oil - for greasing
Directions:
In a wide bowl, add rice flour and salt. Mix well and keep aside.
Heat 1 ½ cup of water, when it starts boiling remove from the flame and slowly add it to the flour mixture.
Mix with the wooden spatula, till it forms a soft dough.
(you can use your hands to make the dough; when the heat is bearable).
Add small portion of dough in the idiyappam press.
Press the dough in the circular motion into the greased idli plate and steam it for 5 to 10 minutes.
Once it is done; remove from the plate and serve hot with your favorite accompaniments.
You can check below for different spicy accompaniments that suits well with Idiyappam; However I prefer to have with sweetened coconut milk!
Serving suggestions:
For Vegetarians:
Mixed Vegetable Stew / Vegetable Stew - Kerala Style, Potato Kurma, Coconut Chutney ( with Red Chilli and Garlic)
Non - Vegetarians:
Mutton kulambu, Chicken Kulambu, Fish Moilee
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
TOTAL TIME
Recipe for Idiyappam / String Hoppers
Recipe type: Tiffin item
Cuisine: Tamilnadu / Kerala
Cuisine: Tamilnadu / Kerala
Serves: 2 to 3 persons
Ingredients:
Water - 1 ½ (amount of water will vary according to the quality of flour)
Salt - to taste
Oil - for greasing
(If you are using plain rice flour, roast it slightly before using it for preparing Idiyappam)
In a wide bowl, add rice flour and salt. Mix well and keep aside.
Heat 1 ½ cup of water, when it starts boiling remove from the flame and slowly add it to the flour mixture.
(you can use your hands to make the dough; when the heat is bearable).
You can make many varieties using the leftover idiyappam by adding different flavours and seasonings.
Check this:
Lemon Sevai / Lemon Idiyappam / Lemon Flavored String Hoppers
Egg Idiyappam / Egg Tomato Sevai / Tomato Egg Stringhoppers
Coconut Sevai / Coconut Flavoured String Hoppers
Check this:
Lemon Sevai / Lemon Idiyappam / Lemon Flavored String Hoppers
Egg Idiyappam / Egg Tomato Sevai / Tomato Egg Stringhoppers
Coconut Sevai / Coconut Flavoured String Hoppers
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