Idiyappam (south Indian Rice Noodles)

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup coconut
• 1 tsp ghee

Steps

1. Mix rice flour with hot water and salt.
2. Knead it into a smooth dough.
3. Press the dough through an idiyappam presser or sieve onto banana leaves on which a little grated coconut has been sprinkled.
4. Alternatively, press it directly onto an idli pan without banana leaves.
5. Steam for 5–10 minutes.
6. Some people add a little grated coconut on top before steaming.