Idiyappam with Egg Curry or Kadala Curry
Breakfast

Idiyappam with Egg Curry or Kadala Curry

Taste of Kerala: Freshly Steamed Idiyappam with Egg Curry or Kadala Curry Hand-pressed and freshly steamed at Western Courtyard Homestay, our Idiyappam is crafted using traditional wood-and-brass presses (Idiyappam Sevanazi) to create soft, lace-like nests of rice noodles topped with a gentle sprinkle of freshly grated coconut.

Adimaly

Best time to enjoy

Morning 08:00 to 08:30

Cuisine

Breakfast

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Adimaly

Available

Morning 08:00 to 08:30

01 The Story

About the dish

Discover the story, flavours and traditions behind this local Kerala food.

The Dish & Pairings

  • Freshly Steamed Idiyappam: Made from fine roasted rice flour mixed with warm salted water, hand-extruded into delicate noodle nests, topped with grated coconut, and steamed until pillow-soft.

  • Option 1: Kerala-Style Egg Curry (Mutta Curry): Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a rich, velvety gravy made with caramelized onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, and fragrant spices. The subtle sweetness of coconut milk in the gravy soaks right into the fine rice strands.

  • Option 2: Aromatic Kadala Curry: Black chickpeas slow-cooked in a roasted coconut gravy tempered with mustard seeds, crisp curry leaves, and toasted coconut bits. This savory, spice-infused classic pairs beautifully with the mild rice hoppers.

Health & Dietary Highlights

  • Naturally Gluten-Free: Idiyappam is made strictly from 100% rice flour with zero wheat or gluten.

  • Light & Easy to Digest: Steamed without heavy fats, making it gentle on the stomach and energy-rich.

  • High Protein Options: Both Egg Curry (high-quality animal protein) and Kadala Curry (plant-based protein) make this a balanced, wholesome meal.

  • Vegetarian / Vegan Friendly: Idiyappam paired with Kadala Curry is completely plant-based and vegan.

Why Guests Love It

"Tearing into soft, warm Idiyappam strands as they soak up aromatic, spice-rich curry on a breezy homestay morning is one of the fondest food memories you'll take back from Kerala."

The recipe

Simple ingredients and traditional preparation behind this Kerala village food.

Ingredients

What you'll need

Ingredients for Idiappaml Rice flour – 2 cups Salt – 1 tsp. Coconut (grated) – 1 cup Oil Ingredients for Egg Roast Hard-boiled egg – 4 Onion (sliced) – 2 cups Green chilly (sliced) – 5 no. Tomato (sliced) – 2 no. Red chilly powder – 1 tsp. Coriander powder – 1 tsp. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp. Garam masala – 1 tsp. Ginger-Garlic paste – 1 tsp. Curry leaves Coriander leaves Salt Oil Mustard seeds

Preparation

How it is prepared

Preparation: Idiappam Take a vessel, pour some water and heat it. To this, add salt, followed by oil. Pour hot water to the rice flour. Knead well to get smooth dough. After heating water in an Idiappam maker, fill the Idiappam squeezer (sevanazhi) with the rice dough. Now put small quantities of grated coconut on the concave surfaces of the Idiappam pan and squeeze down the dough on top of that. Steam well. Smooth Idiappams are now ready to be served. Method of Preparation - Egg Roast Heat three teaspoons of coconut oil and add mustard seeds. To this, add curry leaves and ginger-garlic paste. Stir a bit. Now add big onions. Sauté till the onions turn brown. Add green chillies. Stir again. Add coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala. Stir well. Add some water and stir again. You may now add salt and the sliced tomatoes. Cook for three minutes. When it boils, add boiled eggs and cook for another three minutes. Now add some water. Mix well. Garnish Egg Roast with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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