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Boiling
First, add the oil to the water and bring it to a boil. Once the water starts to boil, turn off the flame.
- Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
- Calories61.7 kcal
- Carbs13.1 g (52.3 kcal)
- Protein1.1 g (4.6 kcal)
- Fats0.5 g (4.9 kcal)
Idiyappam recipe
Idiyappam is an easy-to-make and delicious South Indian steamed rice noodles. Made simply from rice flour, it becomes perfect to mop up delicious curries. It mainly consists of carbohydrates and fats.
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 15 persons
Ingredients
Sesame oil
1 Tea Spoon
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Water
200 Milliliter
Rice flour
250 Grams
Instructions
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2
Dough preparation
In a separate bowl, add the rice flour, salt and mix well. Add about 3/4 Cup of the hot water to the rice flour. Stir with a spatula. Now, continue to add the water little by little to the rice flour and mix well until a soft, smooth and non-sticky dough is formed.
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Making Idiyappam
Grease the inside portion of the idiyappam press. Grease your palm with oil, take a portion of the dough, smoothen it out in your palm and fill it in the press. Similarly, grease the steamer plate. Gently press the idiyappam dough onto the steamer plate
4
Steaming
Steam the idiyappam for about 5 mins, until cooked through. Let the idiyappam cool down a bit, before gently removing it from the steamer plate.
5
Serving
Enjoy hot with a side of spicy kurma or sweetened coconut milk.
Nutrition Label
Idiyappam
- Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
- Calories61.7 kcal
- Carbs13.1 g
- Fiber0.1 g
- Sugar0.0 g
- Protein1.1 g
- Fat0.5 g
- Saturated fat0.0 g
- Mono unsaturated fat0.1 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.1 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium65.3 mg
Glycemic Index
92 High
High glycemic impact. Consider portion control and pairing with protein or fiber-rich foods.
How to flatten the spike
- Pair with a side salad for added fiber
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- Consider smaller portions to reduce glycemic load
- A short walk after the meal helps lower blood sugar
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Idiyappam | Ellu enna | Nuvvula Nune | Sesame oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61.7 kcal | 45 kcal | 45 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Carbs | 13.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 5 g | 5 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 65.3 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
