Chettinad Thalicha Idiyappam

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Urad Dal
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 sprig curry leaf
• 10 chopped little onions (optional)
• 1 tbsp sour curds
• Water
• Season with salt to taste
• Basic Idiyappam — made with 1 cup of flour

Instructions:

In 2 to 3 cups of water, combine beaten curds and salt.

Squeeze all the water out of the steaming Idiyappam after dunking it in.

Separate the strands gently and set them aside in a small basin.

Season the oil with mustard seed, urad dal, and curry leaf.

When the dal begins to change color, add the chopped onions and sauté with a bit of salt until the onions are cooked but still crunchy.

Remove from heat and add to the Idiyappam. To ensure an even mix, toss everything together thoroughly.

Serve with your favorite side dish.