Step 1

Ingredients: Rice flour-2 cups Water-3 cups Salt-as needed Oil-1 tsp

Step 2

Heat 3 cups of water to a pan with salt and oil. Once the water boils add rice flour and mix well to combine.

Step 3

Mix the dough for few minutes and allow it to cool. After it cools to room temperature mix the dough well with hands and make small balls from it.

Step 4

Load the dough balls to the idiyappam press and press the idiyappam strings onto idli plate.

Step 5

Transfer the plates to a steamer and steam the idiyappam for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes check if the idiyappam is soft and cooked well.

Step 6

Once cooked, rest the plate for few minutes and remove the idiyappam. Now serve the hot and soft idiyappams with sothi and the side dish.