Soak the millet for 8 hours.
Grind it into a thick batter along with grated coconut. Mix salt.
Heat oil in a pan and add the ground batter.
Keep on frying it until it becomes a soft dough. You need to fry it continuously to avoid the formation of lumps.
Cover and set aside until cool.
Apply some oil in your palm and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.
Heat water in the idli cooker.
Grease the idli plates.
Fill the idiyappam press with a little dough and press it out to make idiyappams in the idli mould.
Steam cook for 10 minutes or until done.
Serve it hot with sweetened coconut milk or use it to make any sevai recipe.
