Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam (String Hopper) - Sweet and Savoury variations

In this blog, we will explore how to prepare a delicious and nutritious Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam (String Hopper) in both sweet and savoury options.

Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam (String Hopper)

Some interesting information about Karuppu Kavuni Rice

Karuppu Kavuni rice is a traditional rice variety. Lately, many people are learning about its health benefits and adding it to their diets.

Karuppu Kavuni rice contains protein, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, chromium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and copper. These vitamins and minerals are abundant in Karuppu Kavuni rice (Black rice).

All the nutrients mentioned above help improve the health of our heart, liver, and gut, which are important parts of our body.

Regularly including Karuppu Kavuni rice in our diet supports the proper functioning of all body systems.

Compared to traditional rice varieties like White rice, Red rice, Mappillai samba rice, Thuyamalli rice etc and Millets like Varagu Saamai, Kuthirai Vaalli, Thinai etc.

Karuppu Kavuni rice has a very low glycemic index. This means that eating it helps keep blood sugar levels in check.

This rice is very helpful in managing diabetes. It is highly beneficial for diabetic patients to include Karuppu Kavuni rice in their daily diet.

Additionally, adding Karuppu Kavuni rice to our meals helps maintain stable blood pressure. It also supports healthy cholesterol levels.

Including Karuppu Kavuni rice regularly in our diet can prevent fat buildup in blood vessels and helps reduce bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol.

Karuppu Kavuni rice helps to fight cancer cells. Therefore, people with cancer can eat this rice. It can also be consumed to prevent cancer.

This rice contains a type of antioxidant that has strong properties against cancer. Because of this, adding more Karuppu Kavuni rice to the diet can help reduce the risk of cancer.

This also contains vitamin E, which improves the health of our hair and scalp.

Additionally, the beta-carotene found in Karuppu Kavuni rice is an essential nutrient for eye health. It aids in addressing various eye-related issues effectively.

How to make Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam (String Hopper)

Wow! Are you surprised that this one type of rice is packed with nutrients that improve health from head to toe? With all these nutrients, don't just make porridge with Karuppu Kavuni rice.

Try making delicious sweet and savoury idiyaappam instead; it will taste amazing!

Let's see how to make a very healthy and tasty sweet and savoury idiyaappam using nutritious Karuppu Kavuni rice.

Required Ingredients

1. For making Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam dough

Karuppu Kavuni rice flour - 500 grams

Salt - 4 pinches

Hot water - as needed

2. For Karuppu Kavuni Sweet Idiyaappam

Grated coconut - 200 grams (1 cup)

Roasted gram (fried Bengal gram) - 50 grams

Sugar - 200 grams

Ghee - 5 tablespoons

3. For Karuppu Kavuni Savoury Idiyaappam

Large onions - 2 pieces

Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon

Urad dal - 1 teaspoons

Chana dal - 2 teaspoons

Cashew nuts - 10 pieces

Green chillies - 2 pieces

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Coriander leaves - 1 handful

Grated coconut - 100 grams

Cooking oil - 3 teaspoons

Ghee - 2 teaspoons

Salt - as needed

To prepare Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam Dough

• First, take Karuppu Kavuni rice flour in a wide vessel. Then, add just a pinch of salt to it. It is important not to add too much salt; a small amount is sufficient for flavour.

• Next, slowly add the boiling water to the flour and knead it well until the dough reaches the correct consistency.

• After kneading, place the dough into the idiyaappam maker and press it out onto an idli plate or a steaming tray, shaping it into idiyaappam strands.

• First, turn on the stove and pour a little water into the idli steamer. Once it heats up, place the prepared dough inside the steamer and cook for 10 minutes. This will make the Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam ready.

• Prepare all the dough in the same way as mentioned above. Once cooked, keep the idiyaappam aside.

• Divide the prepared idiyaappam into two halves. We will make one half sweet and the other half savoury.

Procedure For Karuppu Kavuni Sweet Idiyaappam

Karuppu Kavuni Sweet Idiyaappam

• First, take a wide dish and break the idiyaappam into small pieces. Then, grind the roasted gram in a mixer until it turns into a fine powder.

• Mix the grated coconut, the fried gram powder, ghee, and sugar all together with the broken idiyaappam. Let all the ingredients mix thoroughly.

Now, your Sweet Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam is ready!

Procedure For Karuppu Kavuni Savoury Idiyaappam

Karuppu Kavuni Savoury Idiyaappam

• Start by breaking the idiyaappam into small pieces and set them aside. Then, turn on the stove and place a wide pan on it to heat up.

• Once the pan is hot, add some cooking oil, and when that heats up, toss in some mustard seeds.

• When the mustard seeds start to pop, add both urad dal and chana dal, and sauté them until they turn a golden brown.

• Next, add chopped onions and cook until they turn golden. Once the onions are ready, mix in some green chillies, finely chopped curry leaves, and coriander leaves, and sauté everything well.

• Then add the prepared idiyaappam and mix it with the right amount of salt, giving it a good stir.

• Then, in a small frying pan, heat some ghee and add the Cashewnuts, frying them until they turn a golden color.

• Next, combine the fried Cashews with the savoury idiyaappam in the pan, mixing everything well. Finally, sprinkle some grated coconut on top before serving.

Our delicious Karuppu Kavuni Savoury Idiyaappam is ready to enjoy now.

Some Notes about Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam

You can find Karuppu Kavuni rice flour at all department stores and natural-food stores. Go ahead and grab some to use!

If you can’t find Karuppu Kavuni rice flour, soak karuppu kavuni rice for 8 hours, then grind it in a mixer. After that, pour the ground rice into a hot pan and keep stirring it continuously.

Once it reaches the right consistency for dough, turn off the heat and let it cool a bit, then you can make Idiyaappam with that dough.

You can substitute Cashew nuts with roasted peanuts or mix them together for added flavor. Instead of using sugar, you can also opt for jaggery, which is a healthier choice. Enjoy!

Elder people can enjoy this Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam with coconut milk.

That's it! Our Healthy and Tasty Karuppu Kavuni Idiyaappam, both in sweet and savoury varieties, is ready now. Share it with your loved ones and enjoy eating together!