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Leftover Rice Idiyappam | Idiyappam with cooked rice is a soft and filling tiffin recipe. It turns extra soft so perfect for a lunchbox.

Leftover rice

I used fluffy leftover Sona masoori rice. You can use raw rice, brown rice, basmati rice, quinoa, millet, etc. Adjust the water accordingly

Water

The amount of water might be on the rice variety and also the rice texture. I have used slightly less than 1 cup. If the rice is slightly mushy start with ¾ cup Rice. Keep hot water handy, sprinkle if required.

Rice flour

Though we add leftover rice, I would recommend rice flour for the best pliable dough. The amount of rice flour might vary. Keep extra rice flour handy, add if required

Freshly prepared leftover rice idiyappam served on a green plate, perfect for a quick snack or meal.

CONSISTENCY OF idiyappam dough?

It should be pliable dough. If it is sticky sprinkle rice flour.

Should I rest the dough

Yes, avoid pressing when it is piping hot.

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Ingredients

dough

1 cup fluffy leftover rice, heaped

½ teaspoon sesame oil

Less than 1 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup rice flour, heaped

Idiyappam

Sesame oil

Freshly made idiyappam from leftover rice served on a green plate.

How to make leftover rice idiyappam with step-by-step pictures

First grind rice flour, water, sesame oil, and salt

Steaming leftover rice to make traditional idiyappam with a rice cooker.

Delicious idiyappam made with leftover rice, water, and a steaming process for a traditional South I.

Traditional idiyappam made with leftover rice, sesame oil, and simple ingredients.

Traditional idiyappam made with leftover cooked rice, salt, and water for a delicious breakfast or s.

Close-up of rice batter for idiyappam in a pot, ready to be steamed.

Add sesame oil and cook till porridge consistency

Hand pouring sesame oil into a non-stick pan for idiyappam with cooked rice.

Delicious idiyappam made with cooked rice and ground batter in a non-stick pan.

Preparing leftover rice for idiyappam with coconut milk mixture.

Cooking rice flour for idiyappam with milk in a pan, showing the porridge-like consistency.

Furthermore, add rice flour; mix well and cook till it turns into a nonsticky pliable dough

Rice flour in a pan for making idiyappam with cooked rice leftovers.

Preparing rice flour for idiyappam with a wooden spatula in a pan.

Cooked rice being shaped into idiyappam for traditional Indian dish.

Grease sesame oil. Cover with a damp cloth

Hand pressing rice dough for idiyappam with sesame oil and pat on a stainless steel surface.

Preparing leftover rice idiyappam with hands on parchment paper for steaming.

After it is cool enough to handle pinch a portion
Grease idiyappam press and plate

Hand holding a brass container with sesame oil for making rice idiyappam.

Press idiyappam and steam cook for 3 minutes

Idiyappam made with leftover cooked rice, pressed into thin noodles.

Delicious idiyappam made with cooked rice, ready to be steamed.

Rest then serve

Freshly made leftover rice idiyappam served on a green banana leaf.