Lemon String Hoppers
String hoppers, also known as idiyappam, are a popular breakfast dish in South India and Sri Lanka. They are made by steaming rice flour dough, which is then pressed through a press to form thin rice noodles. The addition of lemon juice gives these string hoppers a refreshing tangy flavor.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Rice Flour
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Grated Coconut
- 2 chopped Green Chilies
- 1 inch grated Ginger
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Urad Dal
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cup Water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, lemon juice, grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal, salt, and water.
- Mix well to form a smooth batter.
- Grease idli plates or steamer trays with oil.
- Take a small portion of the batter and place it in a string hopper press or idiyappam maker.
- Press the batter onto the greased idli plates or steamer trays in a circular motion to form string hoppers.
- Steam the string hoppers for about 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from the steamer and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or any curry of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.