MASALA IDIYAPPAM (STRING HOPPER)

Ingredients

1.      Idiyappam(string hopper)-4 nos

2.      Onion-1 medium,chopped

3.      Green chilly- 2 nos,cut in to thin circles

4.      Ginger-1tsp,chopped

5.      Coriander powder-1tsp

6.      Garam masala-1/2 tsp

7.      Carrot-3tbsp,grated

8.      Oil-2tbsp

9.      Mustard seeds-less than ¼ tsp

10.  Curry leaves-1 sprig

11.  Salt

Method of preparation

1.      Gently separate the strings of idiyappam.Keep it aside.

2.      Heat oil in a frying pan. Splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves, ginger ,green chilly stir for  2 minutes. Add chopped onion and salt. When the onion becomes soft add  all powders stir for a while. Add grated carrots, let it cook for 5 minute.

3.      Add strings of idiyappam into this. Mix gently. Sprinkle few drops of water. Close with a lid .keep in low flame for 5 minutes. Serve hot…

NOTES: you can enhance the taste by adding some shredded chicken or scrambled egg.