Who doesn’t like the taste of idiyappam served with kadala curry or coconut milk for breakfast or tiffin? Idiyappam is a delicious south-indian delicacy that resembles noodles but made with rice flour and steam cooked in a steamer. This soft and smooth string of rice flour when steam cooked and dipped in coconut milk or kuruma of your preference can take you to cloud nine for a moment.
Did you know idiyappam is healthy and good for diabetic people as well? It contains carbohydrates, fiber and is also rich in minerals. To make idiyappam on a daily basis is not an easy task. To make this lip-smacking dish you need time and effort. Therefore to perfect it we have got the right accessory for you from the house of SunBrand- Perforated idiyappam tray.
Factors to consider when buying an idiyappam tray
It can be difficult to choose a perfect idiyappam tray. What kind of material you will need? Do you prefer an idiyappam tray made with metal or pal leaf/bamboo? Smooth or perforated?
Here we list a few factors that will help narrow down your options and pick the right idiyappam tray for you.
Material: In general, SunBrand cookwares and bakewares are made of materials that can withstand heat- aluminum. The SunBrand idiyappam tray is sturdy enough to survive the high temperatures required for the rice flour to cook.
Design: Idiyappam trays have perforations for uniform cooking and softness. The air and steam through the perforations can circulate the rice flour while it cooks, creating the best idiyappam ever. Hoteliers and restaurant owners can cook many idiyappam at one go which also facilitates batch cooking with a SunBrand steamer . Additionally, it enables home makers to make idiyappam for immediate consumption as well.
Durability: Perforated idiyappam trays are sturdy and can withstand the heat that is required for cooking idiyappam. So it is wise to choose an idiyappam tray made of aluminum for commercial use to withstand everyday wear and tear.
Why choose the SunBrand idiyappam tray?
- The idiyappam tray is made of high-quality aluminum steel. The trays are made of perforated aluminum and are finely designed to perfect idiyappam.
- The idiyappam Tray is perfect for home makers, hoteliers, restaurants, canteens etc.
- The perforations maximize the steam circulation during the steaming process.
- Even perforations on the pan let the steam circulate throughout the tray therefore better cooking thus yielding soft and fluffy idiyappam.
- The idiyappam tray can withstand more heat.
- The idiyappam tray is free from chemicals and does not contain any non-stick coating.
- Use parchment paper or a muslin cloth to prevent the idiyappam from sticking to the tray.
- The tray has perforations allowing the chef to cook 3 soft idiyappam.
- It is highly durable and made of high-quality aluminum therefore better heat retention and even heating.
- The tray allows the smoothest food release and effortless clean-up.
- The idiyappam tray is dishwasher safe.
- Make sure not to use an abrasive brush to clean the idiyappam tray.
How to use the SunBrand idiyappam tray?
Rice flour that has been pressed through an idiyappam machine is steamed to create the classic rice noodle known as idiyappam. Idiyappam is a tasty option for a breakfast or dinner tiffin and is enjoyed with stew, kurma, and coconut milk.
Apply a small layer of oil on the SunBrand idiyappam tray to grease it. Squeeze thin layers of dough to form a nest of noodle-like shape. Try not to overcrowd the dough. In a SunBrand steamer, boil some water. Just slide the tray into the steamer easily. Cook for 3 minutes while steaming is covered. It didn’t take long for the idiyappam to get cooked as only a thin layer was pressed. 3-5 minutes may be needed for cooking. The soft idiyappam with the SunBrand idiyappam tray is ready . You can tell it’s cooked just by looking at it when you touch it, it should feel soft and non-sticky. Pull a string of noodles and taste one if you are still unsure.