Idiappam | Noolputtu | Step by Step Recipe

Idiappam

Soft and fluffy idiappam -Popular Kerala breakfast dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3
Ingredients:

1. Roasted rice flour- 1 cup
2. Water - approximately 1 cup( or as required)
3. Salt - to taste
4. Oil or ghee - 1/2 to 1 tsp( optional)
5. Grated coconut - 1/4 to 1/2 cup

Instructions:

In a pot,bring water to a boil.In a mixing bowl,combine together,rice flour,salt and oil/ghee.Add boiling hot water and mix well using a spatula /spoon.

Allow this to cool slightly,knead the dough using your hands to form a smooth dough.( To check if it done, take a small portion of the dough and roll it between your fingers ,it should form a smooth ball and should not be sticky.)Fill the idiappam maker with the prepared dough.

Grease the idli moulds with oil and sprinkle 1/2 to 1 tsp grated coconut . Squeeze the dough onto the prepared  idli moulds in circular motion.Sprinkle more grated coconut on top,if desired.

Steam for 8 to 12 minutes depending upon the thickness of the idiappam .

Allow it to cool slightly and remove them using a spoon and transfer to a serving bowl.

NOTES

• The quantity of water depends upon the type of rice flour you use. 
• Do not cook the idiappams for long ,if you do so it may turn out hard.
• Side dish for idiappam- Vegetarian- Kerala Kadala Curry , Kerala Vegetable Stew ,Egg-Egg curry with potato,Nadan Mutta Curry,Meat-Mutton stew,Kerala Duck Curry,Chicken Mappas