Godhuma Idiyappam Recipe | Healthy Wheat String Hoppers

“Soft, healthy, and melt-in-mouth – this wheat idiyappam is a wholesome twist to the traditional classic!”

If you love idiyappam but are looking for a healthier version, Godhuma Idiyappam (Wheat String Hoppers) is perfect for you.
Made with wheat flour and a touch of rice flour for binding, these soft string hoppers are light on the stomach and pair beautifully with spicy kurma, coconut milk, or even jaggery and ghee for a sweet treat.

🛒 Ingredients

• Wheat Flour (Godhuma Maavu) – 2 cups
• Rice Flour – ½ cup
• Salt – to taste
• Hot Water – up to 2 to 2.5 cups (add gradually, only as needed)
• Oil – for greasing

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Dry Roast the Wheat Flour

• Heat a kadai and add wheat flour.
• Dry roast on low flame for 2–3 minutes until warm to touch (no color change).
• Switch off the flame.

2. Mix the Flours

• Add salt and rice flour to the roasted wheat flour. Mix well.

3. Prepare the Dough

• Boil 2 to 2.5 cups of water and switch off the flame.
• Add hot water little by little to the flour mixture – just enough to form a dough.
• Mix with a spatula (it will be very hot).
• Cover and rest for 10 minutes.

4. Knead the Dough

• Once warm enough to handle, knead into a smooth, chapati-like dough.
• (Tip: Keep a bowl of water nearby to dip your hands if the dough is still hot.)

5. Shape the Idiyappam

• Grease the idiyappam press and plates with oil.
• Fill with dough and press into thin string hoppers on idli plates.

6. Steam

• Steam in an idli cooker for 5–7 minutes until cooked.
• Remove carefully and serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with vegetable kurma or spicy tomato chutney for breakfast.
• For a sweet version, drizzle with coconut milk and jaggery syrup.
• Add a dollop of ghee for extra flavor.

🌟 Tips & Notes

• Add Water Gradually – Too much water makes dough sticky and hard to press.
• Grease the Press – Prevents dough from sticking inside the mold.
• Do Not Oversteam – 5–7 minutes is perfect; overcooking makes it rubbery.
• Press While Warm – Cold dough becomes harder to press.

🥦 Nutritional Highlights

Wheat Flour

• Rich in fiber – good for digestion
• Contains iron – helps maintain energy
• Low glycemic index – better for blood sugar levels

Rice Flour

• Gives lightness and texture to the idiyappam

Steam Cooking

• Retains nutrients and keeps the dish light & oil-free

“From your kitchen to the steamer – soft, healthy idiyappam in minutes!”

🎥 Video Tutorial