How to make idiyappam and egg curry?

 Here’s a simple and tasty Idiyappam and Egg Curry recipe 👇

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🍚 For Idiyappam (String Hoppers)

Ingredients:

• Rice flour – 1 cup

• Boiling water – about ¾ cup (adjust as needed)

• Salt – ½ tsp

• Grated coconut – 2–3 tbsp (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

1. Boil Water:
   In a pan, bring water to a boil with salt.

2. Make Dough:
   In a bowl, add rice flour. Slowly pour in boiling water and mix using a spoon (be careful, it’s hot).
   When it cools a bit, knead into a smooth, soft dough.

3. Shape Idiyappam:
   Grease the idiyappam press. Fill the dough inside and press it in circular shapes onto greased idli plates or banana leaves.

4. Steam:
   Steam cook for about 8–10 minutes until soft and cooked.

5. Serve:
   Sprinkle grated coconut on top if you like.
   Serve hot with egg curry, coconut milk, or sugar with banana.

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🍛 For Egg Curry (Nadan Mutta Curry style)

Ingredients:

• Eggs – 4 (boiled)

• Onion – 2 (thinly sliced)

• Tomato – 1 (chopped)

• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

• Green chilies – 2 (slit)

• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

• Red chili powder – 1 tsp

• Coriander powder – 1½ tsp

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Coconut milk – ½ cup (optional for creamy version)

• Curry leaves – few

• Salt – to taste

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Water – ½ cup

Instructions:

1. Boil Eggs:
   Boil eggs for 10 minutes, peel, and set aside.

2. Prepare Masala:
   Heat oil in a pan. Add curry leaves, green chilies, and sliced onions. Sauté until golden brown.
   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until raw smell goes.

3. Add Spices:
   Add turmeric, chili, coriander, and garam masala powders. Mix well and sauté for 1–2 minutes.

4. Add Tomato:
   Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and oil starts separating.

5. Make Gravy:
   Add water and salt. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
   (Optional: Add coconut milk and mix gently.)

6. Add Eggs:
   Cut eggs in half and add to the curry. Simmer for another 3–5 minutes so the flavors absorb.

7. Serve Hot:
   Garnish with curry leaves.
   Perfect with Idiyappam, Appam, or Chapathi.

Would you like me to give you the Kerala-style version (with roasted coconut gravy) or the simple spicy curry version next?