Idyappam (Rice Noodles) with Lamb curry

Idyappam is a common breakfast in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. My girls love Idyappam for dinner and they call them as "worm Idli". It takes little time to prepare and it tastes very good. Idyappam is usually served with sweet coconut milk. In our house, our favorite combination is Idyappam with Lamb curry. You need a mould to make Idyappams (picture). Enjoy!

Ingredients

Rice flour - 2 cups
Salt
Oil

Method

Add salt to the rice flour.  Boil water in a pan and add the boiled water little by little to the rice flour and stirring in the middle.  When the dough is cold, knead the flour using hand by adding little oil.  The dough has be to soft. If not, you may need to add more water and knead.  The dough shouldn't be watery too.

Grease the idli plates to prevent sticking. Fill the Idyappam mould with the dough and squeeze the dough onto the idli plates in a circular motion.

Stack the plates on the stand and place them in a steamer and steam for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool for 5 minutes and remove the idyappams carefully to a serving bowl. Enjoy!

Tip : I would recommend using Idyappam flour (available in Indian stores) for better results.  If you don't have Idyappam flour, then you can try the rice flour.