Topic started by vasanthi (@ msfc03-dai-tx-54-19.rasserver.net) on Mon Nov 18 01:56:36 .
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Can someone tell how to get good idiyappam. I use rice powder which we get from Indian stores at U.S and mix with hot water, oil and salt to get the idiyappam. My problem is that my idiyappam take 1+ hours to get cooked. I don't know where is the problem, so can anyone help me out. I have attempted 7 times ... but couldn't make good cooked idiyappams.

Responses:

• From: sush (@ 203.202.181.163) on: Mon Nov 18 17:37:36
  
  Vasnati, you will have to steam the rice flour first. tie it in a cloth and steam for abotu 15 mts. and when mixing the water, the water has to be boiling, not just hot..
  I dont; even use oil. it comes out just fine.. try this..
  
  cheers,
  
  
• From: vasanthi (@ msfc03-dai-tx-16-51.rasserver.net) on: Tue Nov 19 18:25:12
  
  thanks sush, i am v happy to say that my 8th attempt was a success. The credit goes to u.
  
  
• From: sush (@ 203.202.181.163) on: Tue Nov 19 23:44:37
  
  Dear vasanthi, good to know that idiyappam turned out well. it is a favourite breakfast at home with ishtoo....
  
  
• From: Lilly (@ pr2.adl1.airnet.com.au) on: Wed Jan 8 23:41:54
  
  Sush,
  
  According to your method, do you first steam the dry rice flour for 15 mins... then mix it in with boiling water to a dough and lastly put it in the idiyappam mould, press it out and steam it again? Am I right?
  
  
• From: sush (@ 203.202.181.163) on: Thu Jan 9 19:09:02
  
  Yes Lilly, thats right. when you first steam the rice flour, make sure it is tied properly, we don;t want the vapours to fall into the flour.
  
  Also make sure the water you mix with the flour is boiling water. that is the key thing. happy idiappam making...
  
  
• From: sujatha (@ 168.187.1.11) on: Tue Feb 18 00:47:24
  
  Actually we make idiyappam in a different style. Soak boiled rice for about 4 to 5 hours. Grind it into a thick soft paste in the grinder. Leave the batter for about 2 or 3 hours. Or the same can be kept in the fridge for even 2 or 3 days. Then add little oil in the non stick tawa and add the batter to it and fry it slightly until all the water is absorbed. Now remove from the flame and press it in the idiyappam mould into the idiyappam stand and steam cook in the idly cooker. Relish with veg stew or theyngaipal. try out and let me know. we do this once in every 15 days.
  
  
• From: Shyam (@ 203.145.153.231) on: Tue Apr 15 15:38:42 EDT 2003
  
  Hey try this out.
  Soak the raw rice for half an hour. Wash it thouroughly and dry it under the fan. Grind it to a fine powder and dry it. Roast it dry making sure the rice flour does not lose its white colour. To the warm flour add boiling hot water and some coconut oil. While hot slowly knead it wetting your hands in cold water. Press it through the achchu immediately. Steam for 10 min. You cant get better Idiyappams anywhere.
  Psst.... I am a Chef
  
  
• From: Smitha (@ grouper-57.netexpress.net) on: Fri Apr 18 11:45:02 EDT 2003
  
  for those who depend on rice flour from Indian stores,idiyappam can be made this way.
  Roast the flour till the smell comes and then mix it with hot boiling water +1 tsp oil+1/2 tsp salt.now the paste can be moulded.
  
  
• From: asha (@ pcp02330926pcs.summit01.nj.comcast.net) on: Mon Jan 12 19:50:23
  
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• From: asha (@ pcp02330926pcs.summit01.nj.comcast.net) on: Mon Jan 12 19:50:41 EST 2004
  
  hiii
  
  
• From: SF (@ 213.42.2.16) on: Tue Jan 13 05:02:13 EST 2004
  
  Buy 'Nirapara' flours for Idiappam, Puttu, Aappam etc. It's really good and quality product and easy to prepare. Can be available in mallu stores if u r in overseas
  
  

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