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Idiyappam / String Hoppers

I can help laughing when I think of Idiyappam as Noodles. Idiyappam is special on its own and cannot be compared with noodles though it does look like it. :) It is another authentic Keralite dish.

In Kerala, Idiyappams are eaten for both breakfast and dinner. Well, we have it for lunch too :) Coz we like Idiyappam a lot. Whats not to like! :D Idiyappams go with Stew (Potato in Coconut Milk gravy) or Chicken Curry (Chicken in spicy "masala" gravy). And again there is no rule that it goes only with these two. You can have it with yummy green peas masala or egg masala too :)


Idiyappam/Rice Noodles


Ingredients
  • Fine Rice Flour – 2 C
  • Boiled Water – 2 C
  • Salt – to taste
  • Grated Coconut – 1/2 C
  • Thick Coconut Milk - 1 T

Accessories Required
  • Idiyappam Press
  • Idli Mould 
Idiyappam/Rice Noodles

Method
  • Add salt to the boiled water.
  • Pour water to the rice flour little at a time.
  • Continue till it turns out to become a smooth dough.
  • Keep it aside to cool.
  • Once the dough has cooled, knead it again adding coconut milk.
  • Add 1/2 a spoon of grated coconut into each idli plate.
  • Put little dough into the idiappom press and squeeze the dough onto the idli plates in a circular motion.
  • Now place the idli plates in a steamer and steam for 5 mins in full heat and switch off.
  • Allow it to cool and carefully remove the idiyappams and serve. :)
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  1. PritiJune 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Looks just to perfect n yum ...I would love to have it

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  2. dakshaJune 13, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    This looks so perfect in north india we make this type of sevaiya from wheat flour. u have lovely space here. My family love to south Indian cuisine so i will defiantly try ur dishes. Thanks.

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  3. GopikaJune 13, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you so much Priti... Come over, I'll make some for you :)

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  4. GopikaJune 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Yaaa. I have heard of Sevaiyaa :) Gottu try that soon :) And thank you so much for dropping by ..

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  5. Priya YallapantulaJune 13, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Very nicely done, never had them before but have seen it in the blogosphere :)

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  6. GopikaJune 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Thank yo Priya :) Try making them na :)

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  7. Barefeet In The KitchenJune 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I would be in heaven at your house! Homemade rice noodles??? YUM!

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  8. GopikaJune 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    gee :D I am glad you feel so :D Come over. I shall fix you food fit for a king :D

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  9. SouthIndianHomeJune 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    My all time favourite.Looks perfect and delicious

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  10. Marina @ Yummy MummyJune 13, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Looks delicious and is making me hungry!

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  11. Bengali mom in MumbaiJune 13, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Wow ! Looks cool...but tad difficult too ! Do you think I can make it ?

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  12. kitchenbelleiciousJune 14, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    these are so interesting. I have never seen them before. I looked at the ingredients and not much to it. No wonder why ya'll love to eat them so much! They look fabulous! I would have to get the press and mold though to make them- Humm... wonder where I get that? You could just make them for me in the meantime! LOL!

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  13. aipiJune 14, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Nice work~ I'm intrigued by this recipe, very nicely done n presented !
    US Masala

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  14. GopikaJune 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Yes. Exactly. The process is simple. You just need the press that I was talking about. I'll put up a picture of the press. That way you will know how it looks :)

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  15. GopikaJune 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Thank you sooo much :) Of course you can make this. You just need the Idiyappam press and the Idli plates. I shall put up pictures of those too, just to give an idea. :)

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  16. GopikaJune 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Thanks a ton Aipi :D I am glad you liked it.. Do try making this :)

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  17. GopikaJune 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    :D Thank you so much Marina

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  18. GopikaJune 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Mine too :D glad tat you like it :D

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  19. bakingdevilsJune 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I absolutely love Kerela cuisine and would have to try these lovely recipes from your blog now...Beautiful posts...

    See you around
    -Shilpa

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  20. GopikaJune 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Sure. I would be more than glad to share more recipes :D

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  21. nachiketa chandraJune 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Lovely place you have here... :)
    love the idea of Idiyappam with Mutton stew... mouthwatering.....

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