Idiyappam

Idiyappam
To make this you need to have a idiyappam maker or presser.

Ingredients:
*Rice flour - 2 cups, dry roast for 7-8 mts on low flame or use idiyappam flour.
*Water - 2 cups 
*Salt to taste
*Ghee - 1/2 tsp (or coconut oil)
*Grated coconut - 1/2 cup (approx)

Method:
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. (lukewarm water)
2. Slowly pour the hot water little by little into the rice flour and mix with a spoon. It will be difficult to mix but try to bring it all together. Leave aside for some minutes.(leaving for a long time will make the dough hard)
3. While the dough is resting, grease the idiyappam maker and the idli plates.Sprinkle little grated coconut into each depression of the idli plate and keep aside.(try to do it quicker)
4. The dough will be easier to handle once the heat reduces. Knead the
mixture into a smooth yet firm dough,adding 2-3 tbsps of hot water while kneading.
5. Make a cylindrical shape of the dough and place into the idiyappam maker, close the lid and hand press the dough into swirls onto the idli plates.
6. Steam for 12-15 mts and allow to cool a bit. Serve warm with either
sweetened coconut milk, Vegetable Stew,Chicken or Egg curry.