Heart-Healthy Idiyappam (String Hoppers)

Elevate your breakfast or snack routine with this nutritious twist on a South Indian classic: Heart-Healthy Idiyappam (String Hoppers). Crafted with wholesome brown rice flour, these delicate, nest-like noodles are soft, airy, and steam-cooked to perfection, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Enhanced with the subtle aroma of cumin seeds and a light touch of coconut oil, this recipe is as flavorful as it is nourishing. A sprinkle of freshly grated coconut adds a delightful texture and tropical flair to every bite. Easy to prepare and gluten-free, these string hoppers are the perfect pairing for vegetable stews, lentils, or chutneys. Whether you're looking for a wholesome breakfast or a light dinner option, this heart-healthy idiyappam recipe is sure to impress with its nutritious ingredients and authentic taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Brown rice flour
• 350 ml Warm water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Coconut oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 50 grams Grated coconut
• 1 litre Water (for steaming)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by boiling 350 ml of water and adding 0.5 teaspoons of salt to it.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine 250 grams of brown rice flour and the warm salted water gradually while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to form a smooth, soft dough. Ensure there are no lumps.

Step 3

Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 0.5 teaspoons of cumin seeds into the dough and knead it lightly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Fill an idiyappam press with a portion of the dough. Close it tightly with the disc that has the smallest holes.

Step 5

Prepare the steamer by adding about 1 litre of water and bringing it to a boil.

Step 6

Grease the idly or steaming plates with a little coconut oil.

Step 7

Press the dough through the idiyappam press onto the greased plates to form circular idiyappam nests.

Step 8

Sprinkle a small amount of grated coconut (around 50 grams) on top of each nest

Step 9

Place the plates in the steamer and steam the idiyappams for about 10-15 minutes or until they are firm and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the idiyappam from the steamer and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Serve the heart-healthy idiyappam with a side of lightly seasoned vegetable stew or lentils for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1673.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1215.5

Total Fat 37.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1205.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 46.3mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 922.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 65.6%