RICE SEVA (IDIAPPAM) WITH COCONUT

Name: RICE SEVA (IDIAPPAM) WITH COCONUT
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 instant idiappams, store bought; 2 tablespoons Coconut oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp ASAFOETIDA powder; 1 tablespoon Urad dal; 1 tablespoon Bengal gram dal; 5 Green chillies, finely chopped; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 inches Ginger, crushed; 2 cup Coconut Freshly grated; 1/2 Cup Curry leaves; Required Salt; 1 Cup cashews; 1/2 Cup Coriander, finely chopped

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

USA

i USED INSTANT IDIAPPAM. flavorful tasty coconut idiappam is easy to make in no time and mouth watering. #CA26
#Any thing goes

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

USA

i USED INSTANT IDIAPPAM. flavorful tasty coconut idiappam is easy to make in no time and mouth watering. #CA26
#Any thing goes

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Ingredients

6 servings

6instant idiappams, store bought
2 tablespoonsCoconut oil
1 tspMustard seeds
1/2 tspFenugreek seeds
1 tspCumin seeds
1/4 tspASAFOETIDA powder
1 tablespoonUrad dal
1 tablespoonBengal gram dal
5Green chillies, finely chopped
1 tspturmeric powder
2 inchesGinger, crushed
2 cupCoconut Freshly grated
1/2 CupCurry leaves
Required Salt
1 Cupcashews
1/2 CupCoriander, finely chopped
Main coconut idiappam

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Steps

1

Make a checklist. Keep the necessary items nearby
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Make a checklist. Keep the necessary items nearby
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Follow the instructions on the package, take idiappams in a bowl. Cover it with boiling water. Soak as instructed few minutes, about 4 minutes. Do not over soak. It should be just soft. Drain the water. Keep aside
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In hot oil in a frying pan over medium heat pop mustard seeds. let it splutter. Add asafetida, cumin. urad and chana -fry until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Stir in ginger, chilies, curry leaves, fry until aromatic. 3-4 mins. Add turmeric powder. Add grated coconut and stir, 2 minutes. stir in salt.
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Add the fried coconut with the spices to the idiappam in the bowl. Mix together gently breaking the idappam. Aromatic, flavorful coconut idiappam is ready to taste. garnish with roasted cashews and cilantro. Let it rest for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with chips, papads, stir fried veggies. I served with papad and veggie chips. Enjoy
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Tips follow the instructions on the package strictly. Seva should be crisp and soft, not mushy, After the coconut idiappam is ready, let it rest for 30-60 minutes for all the flavors and aroma get together

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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338

on November 02, 2026 21:01

USA

I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography