Idiyappam, also known as string hopper, indiappa, noolputtu, noolappam, or ottu shavige, is a string hopper dish originating from southern India. It consists of rice flour pressed into noodles, laid into a flat disc-like shape and steamed. The dish also spread to Southeast Asia, where it is called putu mayam in Malaysia and Singapore, and putu mayang in Indonesia.
Idiyappam served with curry
Ottu Shavige being prepared in a traditional wooden press, Karnataka
Putu mayam
Ottu Shavige making in traditional wood presser, Karnataka.
Rice flour is a form of flour made from finely milled rice. It is distinct from rice starch, which is usually produced by steeping rice in lye. Rice flour is a common substitute for wheat flour. It is also used as a thickening agent in recipes that are refrigerated or frozen since it inhibits liquid separation.
Rice flour and glutinous rice flour
Wet-milled rice flour
Galapóng being baked into bibingka
A birthday cake made from rice flour