Idiyappam or string hopper is a rice sticks, prepared with rice flour.The dish is also, less frequently, called noolappam or noolputtu from the malayalam nool meaning string or thread. In coastal areas of Karnataka it is also termed semige.(wikipedia).This dhal idiyappam is prepared with Moong dal.Moong dal is a good body builder food for vegeterians. This dal provides high protein and is very digestible.
Ingredients
plain Idiyappam/plain sevai - 3 cups
[ refer idiyappam/sevai preparation from my blog].
Moong dal - 1/4 cup.
chana dal - 1 tsp.
urad dal - 1 tsp.
curry leaves - little.
Red chillies or Green chillies - 4.
salt - to taste.
coriander leaves - little for garnishing
oil - to fry.
For tempering
mustard seeds - 1 tsp.chana dal - 1 tsp.
urad dal - 1 tsp.
curry leaves - little.
Red chillies or Green chillies - 4.
salt - to taste.
coriander leaves - little for garnishing
oil - to fry.
Preparation
Cook the moong dal till it is soft. Don't overcook it.
Method
- Heat the oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters add chana dal,urad dal, chillies ,curryleaves, saute till dal's turn golden brown colour.
- Add moong dal, add 2 tbsp of water and salt stir well.
- When it starts boiling, switch off the stove.
- Add idiyappam and mix well. tear gently.
- Finally, garnish with cilantro, Now dal idiyappam is ready.
