Idiyappam

These traditional rice noodles can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory versions. They are prepared with a combination of fine rice flour and water that is mixed and put through a special sieve to produce thin strings. If prepared with non-steamed dough, the noodles are subsequently steamed, then usually sprinkled with grated coconut and tangled in palm-sized clusters.

Depending on the region, they can be served as a sweet snack or breakfast, topped with grated coconut and sprinkled with brown sugar, but the noodles are also commonly enjoyed as a side dish with various types of chutney and curry dishes.