Soft Idiyappam & Creamy Vegetable StewVeg
Enjoy the authentic taste of soft, delicate Idiyappam paired with a rich, aromatic Vegetable Stew. This traditional South Indian breakfast features steamed rice noodle nests served alongside a comforting, coconut-milk-based curry loaded with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying start to your day, this classic combination brings the flavors of Kerala right to your home kitchen. Light, flavorful, and incredibly nutritious, this meal is a wholesome treat for the entire family.
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Stew :
2 tbsp Oil
Whole Spices (2 cardamom, 4 cloves, 1 tsp black pepper )
Aromatics (4 chopped small onions, 2 chopped green chilies, 1-inch piece of ginger chopped, 3 garlic cloves chopped, and a few curry leaves)
Vegetables (1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped potato, 1/2 cup green peas, and some chopped beans)
1 tsp Salt
2 cups Coconut Milk
For the Idiyappam :
2 cups Rice Flour
1 tsp Salt
3 cups Water
1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
Step 1— Preparing the Vegetable Stew
1
Heat oil in a pan and add whole spices (cardamom, cloves, and black pepper). Sauté until fragrant.
2
Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions soften.
3
Add the chopped vegetables (carrots, potatoes, green peas, and beans) along with salt. Sauté for about two minutes.
4
Pour in the coconut milk, cover the pan, and cook for 8 minutes or until the vegetables are fully tender.
Step 2— Preparing the Idiyappam
1
In a bowl, combine roasted rice flour with salt.
2
Separately, boil water with a tablespoon of oil.
3
Gradually pour the boiling water into the rice flour, mixing continuously to form a smooth dough. Avoid adding all the water at once to prevent lumps.
4
Once the mixture is cool enough to touch, knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and soft.
5
Grease a noodle press (chakli maker) with oil, fill it with the dough, and press the dough in circular motions onto greased steaming plates.
6
Steam the idiyappam for 10 minutes.
7
Serve the hot, soft idiyappam with the prepared vegetable stew.
