Ingredients

• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - jeera (cumin) seeds
• 1/4 tsp - urad dal
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 1/2 - inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• 6 curry leaves
• 5 French beans, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp - salt (or to taste)
• 10 - red rice idiyappam (or normal white rice idiyappam), broken into small pieces

How to Make Red rice Idiyappam

• Separately boil carrots and French beans (or microwave high for 4 minutes 30 seconds).
• Heat oil in a wide pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add jeera and urad dal. Saute for 1 minute.
• Add sliced onion and fry on a low to medium heat until golden colour and crisp.
• Add slit green chilli, ginger and curry leaves. Stir well for 2 - 3 minutes until fragrant.
• Add boiled vegetables and stir well.
• Add idiyappam pieces and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients well. Cover with a lid and cook on a low to medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes or until all the ingredients well combined and fragrant. Serve hot.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World