Idiyappam, also known as string hopper, nool puttu, or noolappam, chomai, indiappa is a rice noodle dish originating from the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Also in Srilanka. It consists of rice flour pressed into noodles, woven into a flat disc-like shape, and steamed.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
2 cups water
Salt to taste
3 tsp oil
Procedure
In a broad vessel put the water, salt and oil and make it boil
When it starts boiling add the flour and stir continuously on a low flame
Within a minute it will become a lump
Transfer it on a plate and knead it with your hands till it becomes soft (for 3-4 mins)
Divide into small portions and shape into a small log, put into a chakli maker (use sev mould)
Grease one plate or idli stand and press idiyappam on it and steam it for 10-12 mins
Serve with sambar, pickle, any spicy curry or sweet coconut milk
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