String Hoppers( Idiyappam)

Overview
Idiyappam or String hopper is fresh rice noodles very popular as a breakfast dish in Kerala. Usually Idiyappam is served with Egg curry or Stew made with coconut milk. This is also served with sweetened coconut milk and with sweetened fresh grated coconut. You do need to have the String hopper press to make the noodles and the idily stand to steam the idiyappam in. My family likes it with Egg curry.

Idiyappam with Egg Curry

Ingredients
Rice flour - 1 cup
Water 2 cups
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tablespoons

Steps
1. Boil the 2 cups of water with salt till it comes to boil.
2. Add the rice flour and mix well. Turn off the heat
3. When the dough gets warm enough to handle knead well with the oil to make smooth dough.
4. Add dough to the String hopper press and rotate to dispense the noodles in to the idliy stand.
5. Steam for 10 - 15 minutes till it is cooked.

Serve hot with egg curry or stew

String Hopper press and Idily stand