DESCRIPTION: A delicious and popular steamed dish formerly prepared in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Sri Lanka.
Preparation time:10 minutes
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
PROCEDURE:
In a wide bottomed pan, heat water along with salt and oil. As the water comes to a boil, switch off the flame add millet flour. With the help of a wooden spatula quickly stir it without letting it form lumps.
Cover it and allow it to rest for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile grease the String Hopper (Idiyappam) mould and keep it ready .
When the mixture is warm enough to handle knead the hot dough for 2 minutes by dipping your fingers in cool water.
Roll it into a soft , smooth and lump free dough.
Divide the dough into 2 parts and roll it into a cylindrical shape. Keep the rest of the dough closed, else it will gradually become dry .
Grease the mould with oil and fill the string hopper mould with the prepared dough and tighten the mould .
Press the string - hoppers into a spiral shape onto to the greased plate. Place the plate into a steamer and steam for 10- 12 minutes on medium heat until the hopper is bouncy and non-sticky.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool down for a minute, before transferring it to a serving plate. After it has rested for 2-3 minutes, serve it with sweetened coconut milk and desiccated coconut crumbs on the top.
Happy Cooking!
Author:
Judy Antony: Hey I'm Judy and I love to cook and bake! Here are my favorite picks and delicacies for you to try it out yourself.
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