Learn how to make Madurai special Kothu Idiyappam recipe with detailed video & step by step pictures. Easy Idiyappam Kothu recipe – quick, delicious and spicy stir-fried string hoppers recipe!
In a heavy cast iron pan heat 3 teaspoon oil. Add ½ teaspoon fennel seeds. As they splutter, add fresh curry leaves and slit green chillies.
Next add 1 onion finely chopped. Fry until translucent.
Add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and fry for 2-3 mins until there is no raw smell.
Now add 1 tomato finely chopped. Cook them until mushy.
Add all the spice powders – ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder and ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.
Cook all the spice powders for 3-4 mins on low flame. Next add ¼ cup finely chopped carrots and 2 tablespoon fresh green peas (can use any veggies of choice). Cook for a couple of minutes.
Add salt as needed along with some water and cook covered until the veggies are soft and there no extra water/moisture.
Add 6-8 idiyappam (homemade/ready to use) into the pan. Gently scramble or cut into small pieces, while mixing it with the masala.
Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat.
Serve hot immediately with onion raita.
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Notes
Adjust spices as per preference.
You can use ready-to-use idiyappam or rice sevai to reduce the effort. Pls follow the package instructions for cooking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kothu Idiyappam | Idiyappam Kothu Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
282
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
623
mg
27
%
Potassium
313
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
49
g
16
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
978
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
42
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.