How to make String Hoppers | Sri Lankan Indiappa/ Idiappam (easy recipe)

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Coconut milk provides creaminess with fewer calories.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini and carrots

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen vegetables are budget-friendly and convenient.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: fresh ginger

Ginger paste saves prep time.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red chili powder

Red chili powder offers similar heat.

Combine 1 pound of rice flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Slowly add lukewarm water to the flour mixture until the desired consistency is reached for making string hoppers.

Fill the string hopper machine with the batter and press to create the string hoppers.

Place the string hoppers into the steamer.

Steam the string hoppers for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the string hoppers from the mold and serve.

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