Grind coconut, red chilli and ginger to a very thick paste by adding little water. Keep aside. In a mixing bowl, mix together rice flour, salt and the ground coconut paste.

Add hot water little by little and make a dough. Roll into small balls and keep aside. Grease idli mould or steaming tray with oil and place the balls on them and steam them for 15 minutes

Temper using mustard, curry leaves and red chilli.