{"title":"Gluten Free Indian Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great deal of Indian cooking has never relied on wheat, and this page gathers the grains and flours behind it: rice and rice flours, millet flours such as ragi, bajra and jowar, cornmeal and makki atta, the farali flours used on fasting days, and buckwheat, known as kuttu. Every product here lists no wheat, barley or rye in its ingredients as printed on the pack. Some are packed in factories that also handle cereals containing gluten, so anyone with coeliac disease should check each pack for a may contain warning before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGluten free rotis are a regional tradition. Makki di roti from Punjab is made with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makki-atta-and-cornmeal\"\u003emakki atta\u003c\/a\u003e and eaten with sarson ka saag. Jowar bhakri and bajra rotla come from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan, and ragi mudde is the finger millet ball of Karnataka; all three flours sit in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-flour\"\u003emillet flour\u003c\/a\u003e. Rice rotti, or akki rotti, is pressed out by hand on a banana leaf or a sheet of foil. Dosa and idli batters are ground from rice and urad dal and need no wheat at all, and rice flour also binds murukku and crisp pakoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout gluten these doughs do not stretch, so they behave differently from chapati dough. Use warm or hot water, knead while the dough is still warm, and pat rotis between the palms or on a sheet of cling film. Cook them on a hot tawa and turn them gently, since they crack once cold. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gluten-free-flour\"\u003egluten free flour\u003c\/a\u003e shelf carries further flours made without wheat, including cassava.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillet and corn flours hold more natural oil than wheat flour and can turn stale sooner. Buy smaller bags if you make these rotis only now and then, keep them airtight in a cool cupboard, and use opened packs promptly. The full flour range is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atta-and-flour\"\u003eatta and flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"annam-bajra-flour-500g","title":"Annam Bajra Flour 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBajra is pearl millet, the grain that feeds Rajasthan, Gujarat and much of the Deccan through the cooler months. Annam grind it to a fine, pale grey flour with a gentle, slightly nutty flavour, and nothing else goes in the bag. It makes a heavier, more rustic flatbread than wheat atta, with a nutty, earthy flavour of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor bajre ki roti, knead the flour with warm water a handful at a time, pat each ball out between your palms or on a damp cloth, and cook it on a hot tawa, finishing over the flame so it puffs. Eat it hot with white butter, jaggery and garlic chutney, or with sarson ka saag. The flour also goes into Gujarati thepla and dhebra, and a spoonful thickens a kadhi or a raab for a cold evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: pearl millet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBajra dough does not stretch like wheat dough, so knead only what you will cook straight away. Serve it with a tin of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trs-sarson-ka-saag-850g\"\u003eTRS Sarson Ka Saag 850g\u003c\/a\u003e for the Punjabi winter classic, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-and-gluten-free-flour\"\u003emillet and speciality flours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100523184467,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/annam-bajra-flour-500g-front.png?v=1790678760"},{"product_id":"annam-moraiyo-flour-500g","title":"Annam Moraiyo Flour 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoraiyo is the Gujarati name for little millet, the small grain many families turn to on fasting days when wheat and rice are set aside. Annam mill it into a soft, pale flour with a mild, faintly sweet flavour, and the bag holds nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBind the flour with mashed potato, green chilli, cumin and rock salt, then roll out small rotis or thalipeeth and cook them on a hot tawa with a little ghee. It also makes a quick farali dhokla, a batter for pakoras on vrat days, and a light porridge cooked in milk with jaggery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: little millet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoraiyo dough has no gluten, so it is easier to pat out by hand than to roll. For another Annam flour, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annam-bajra-flour-500g\"\u003eAnnam Bajra Flour 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-and-gluten-free-flour\"\u003emillet and speciality flours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55114973839699,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/annam-moraiyo-flour-500g-front.png?v=1790755837"},{"product_id":"daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Daawat Extra Long Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaawat have been packing basmati from northern India since 1984, and Extra Long is the grain they pick for length. The rice is perfectly aged before packing, so each grain stretches as it cooks and stays separate on the plate, with a delicate flavour and a sweet aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice until the water runs clear, then soak it for 30 minutes. The pack method is 100g of rice to 200ml of water: bring the water to the boil, add the rice and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, then rest it with the lid on for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. For biryani and pulao, par-boil in plenty of salted water and finish in layers with the masala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag with a resealable tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor everyday plain rice, compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daawat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55114981146963,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790755853"},{"product_id":"daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Daawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaawat Original is the everyday basmati from a brand that has been packing rice since 1984: long, slender grains with a delicate flavour and a sweet, light aroma that cook up fluffy and separate. It is the bag to keep in the cupboard for weeknight dal chawal, jeera rice and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice two or three times, then soak it for 30 minutes. Bring 200ml of water to the boil for every 100g of rice, add the rice and simmer on a low heat until the water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Leave it covered for five minutes before serving. A spoon of ghee and a few cumin seeds in the pan turn it into jeera rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag with a resealable tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor longer grains to show off in a biryani, choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Extra Long Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daawat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115001332051,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790755861"},{"product_id":"heera-corn-meal-medium-1-5kg","title":"Heera Corn Meal Medium 1.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Corn Meal Medium is golden maize ground to a medium grain, the texture Italians call polenta. It cooks into a soft, creamy porridge or sets firm enough to slice, grill and fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor soft polenta, whisk the meal slowly into simmering salted water or stock and stir over a low heat until thick, then finish with butter and cheese. Spread it in a tray to set for grilled polenta, or use it in cornbread, muffins and as a crunchy coating. In the Caribbean it makes cornmeal porridge with milk, nutmeg and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium ground maize meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor finer flour for makki di roti, choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desi-makki-atta-1kg\"\u003eHeera Desi Makki Atta 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gram-and-corn-flour\"\u003egram and corn flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115073585491,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-corn-meal-medium-1.5kg-front.png?v=1790755948"},{"product_id":"heera-gluten-free-chakki-atta-1-5kg","title":"Heera Gluten Free Chakki Atta 1.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Gluten Free Chakki Atta is a wheat free chapati flour, made for anyone who wants soft rotis without gluten. A blend of maize, potato and tapioca starch with teff and sorghum flour is held together by psyllium husk and natural gums, so the dough rolls and puffs much like ordinary atta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix the flour with hot water and a pinch of salt; the heat activates the binders and gives the dough its stretch. It needs more water than wheat atta, so add it slowly while you knead. Rest the dough briefly, roll small, thin chapatis on a well floured board and cook them on a hot tawa, pressing the edges with a cloth so they puff. The same dough makes parathas and puris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled gluten free and wheat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeff, sorghum and pea protein in the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains added salt, so season the dough lightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5kg resealable bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more wheat free baking, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gluten-free-flour\"\u003egluten free flour\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-flour\"\u003emillet flour\u003c\/a\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-cassava-flour-1kg\"\u003eHeera Cassava Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55143213924691,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-gluten-free-chakki-atta-1.5kg-front.png?v=1790845319"},{"product_id":"mathangi-roasted-red-rice-flour-5kg","title":"Mathangi Roasted Red Rice Flour 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMathangi Roasted Red Rice Flour is made in the Vanni, the rice growing heart of northern Sri Lanka, from red raw rice and nothing else. Red rice keeps its bran, so the flour is a soft pinkish brown with a fuller, nuttier flavour than white rice flour, and string hoppers and pittu made with it have that familiar earthy colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flour is already roasted, so it is ready for the dough. Scald it with boiling salted water, mix with a spoon until cool enough to handle, then knead briefly for idiyappam pressed onto trays and steamed. For pittu, rub in warm water and freshly grated coconut until the mix holds when squeezed, then steam in a pittu kuzhal. It also makes crisp rotti and the dough for kozhukattai and modak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% red raw rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted and ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5kg bag for households that steam hoppers every week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing it alongside wheat? Mathangi also make \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mathangi-steamed-wheat-flour-5kg\"\u003eSteamed Wheat Flour 5kg\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mathangi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163118322003,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/mathangi-roasted-red-rice-flour-5kg-front.png?v=1790933024"},{"product_id":"niru-millet-flour-1kg","title":"Niru Millet Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is kurakkan flour, milled from finger millet, the grain known as ragi in India and nachni in Maharashtra. It has a deep reddish brown colour and a malty, slightly earthy taste, and it is one of the oldest staples of Sri Lankan and South Indian cooking, from kurakkan pittu and rotti to the thick ragi kali eaten with curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor kurakkan pittu, rub warm salted water into the flour until it forms damp crumbs, mix in grated coconut and steam in a pittu bamboo. For rotti, knead with grated coconut, chopped onion, green chilli and water, pat thin on a banana leaf or plastic sheet and cook on a hot tawa. For porridge, whisk a few spoonfuls into cold water or milk, then simmer while stirring until thick and sweeten with jaggery. It also goes into dosa, idiyappam and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% finger millet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled ragi flour on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 25 servings of 40g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-ragi-flour-1kg\"\u003eFudco Ragi Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-flour\"\u003emillet flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163216691539,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/niru-millet-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1790933122"},{"product_id":"niru-puttu-flour-red-3-6kg","title":"Niru Puttu Flour Red 3.6kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePuttu flour is coarsely ground red rice, milled for the steamed cylinders of rice and coconut eaten across Kerala and Sri Lanka. The coarser grind is what makes puttu crumbly and light, where a fine rice flour would steam into a dense block. Niru use red rice, which keeps its bran and gives a nutty taste and a warm colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprinkle warm salted water over the flour a little at a time and rub it between your fingers until it feels like damp sand and holds its shape when squeezed. Rest it for ten minutes. Fill a puttu kuzhal or bamboo with alternating layers of grated coconut and flour and steam until steam pours from the top, about eight minutes. Serve with kadala curry, banana and sugar, or a fish curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% red rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 90 servings of 40g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.6kg handled bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor string hoppers, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-roasted-red-rice-flour-3-6kg\"\u003eNiru Roasted Red Rice Flour 3.6kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puttu-and-idiyappam-flour\"\u003eputtu and idiyappam flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163299397971,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/niru-puttu-flour-red-3.6kg-front.png?v=1790933144"},{"product_id":"niru-roasted-red-rice-flour-3-6kg","title":"Niru Roasted Red Rice Flour 3.6kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted red rice flour is finely ground red rice that has been dry roasted, the everyday flour for Sri Lankan string hoppers (idiyappam), rotti and kozhukattai. Roasting takes away the raw taste and lets the flour absorb boiling water evenly, so the dough presses smoothly through the mould. The red rice gives a light brown colour and a fuller flavour than white flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring salted water to the boil and pour it over the flour while stirring with a wooden spoon until it comes together. When cool enough to touch, knead to a soft, smooth dough, press through an idiyappam mould onto oiled trays and steam for about eight minutes. Serve with sothi, dhal or a seeni sambol. For rotti, knead the flour with grated coconut and water and cook thin rounds on a hot tawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% red rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted and ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 90 servings of 40g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.6kg handled bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coarse flour for puttu, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-puttu-flour-red-3-6kg\"\u003eNiru Puttu Flour Red 3.6kg\u003c\/a\u003e. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163302150483,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/niru-roasted-red-rice-flour-3.6kg-front.png?v=1790933170"},{"product_id":"prince-foods-creamy-sella-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Prince Foods Creamy Sella Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSella basmati is parboiled in the husk before milling, which drives nutrients into the grain and firms it up, so it cooks into long, separate grains that never turn sticky. Prince Foods' creamy sella is the lighter, cream coloured style of parboiled basmati, a favourite for biryani, pilau and catering pots that need to hold their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice two or three times and soak it for 30 minutes. For plain rice, boil it in plenty of salted water for 12 to 14 minutes until tender, then drain and rest with the lid on. For biryani, par boil for about eight minutes before layering with the meat or vegetable masala, then seal and cook on dum. Sella takes a minute or two longer than regular basmati and forgives a little extra time on the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% basmati rice, parboiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, separate grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor non parboiled basmati, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prince Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163374240083,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/prince-foods-creamy-sella-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790933398"},{"product_id":"rus-c-roasted-rice-flour-1kg","title":"RUS C Roasted Rice Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eRUS C Roasted Rice Flour is made the traditional way: rice is soaked, hand pounded and then roasted, as it has been in Sri Lankan and South Indian homes for generations. Pounding gives a softer, finer flour than machine milling, and roasting makes it ready for steaming straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor string hoppers, bring salted water to a rolling boil and pour it gradually over the flour, stirring with a spoon until a soft dough forms. Knead while warm, press through an idiyappam mould and steam for about eight minutes. For pittu, rub in warm water and grated coconut until the crumbs hold together, then steam. It also makes rice rotti, kozhukattai and appam. Cook the flour before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally hand pounded and roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 25 servings of 40g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking for a crowd? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rus-c-roasted-rice-flour-2kg\"\u003eRUS C Roasted Rice Flour 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e is the larger pack. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RUS C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163375911251,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/rus-c-roasted-rice-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1790933409"},{"product_id":"rus-c-roasted-rice-flour-2kg","title":"RUS C Roasted Rice Flour 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2kg pack of RUS C Roasted Rice Flour, for families who make string hoppers and pittu every week. The rice is soaked, pounded by hand and roasted before packing, which gives a soft, fine flour with a gentle toasted aroma that steams into tender idiyappam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScald the flour with boiling salted water, stirring with a wooden spoon, then knead to a smooth, soft dough while it is still warm. Press through an idiyappam mould onto steaming trays and steam until set. For pittu, moisten the flour with warm water and fresh coconut and steam in a pittu bamboo. Leftover dough rolls into kozhukattai with a sweet coconut and jaggery filling. Cook the flour before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally hand pounded and roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 50 servings of 40g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a red rice version try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mathangi-roasted-red-rice-flour-5kg\"\u003eMathangi Roasted Red Rice Flour 5kg\u003c\/a\u003e. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RUS C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163377189203,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/rus-c-roasted-rice-flour-2kg-front.png?v=1790933420"},{"product_id":"samayal-kurrakan-ragi-flour-1kg","title":"Samayal Kurrakan Ragi Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurrakan is the Sri Lankan name for finger millet, known as ragi in South India. Samayal mill it into a fine, speckled brown flour with the mild, malty taste that kurakkan pittu, rotti and ragi kali are known for. It is one of the most filling everyday grains in Tamil and Sri Lankan cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pittu, sprinkle warm salted water over the flour and rub it in until it forms damp crumbs, then layer with grated coconut and steam in a pittu bamboo. For rotti, knead with coconut, chopped onion, green chilli and water, pat out thin and cook on a hot tawa. For a quick porridge, whisk a few spoonfuls into cold milk or water, bring to a simmer while stirring, and sweeten with jaggery or palm sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger millet flour, labelled kurrakan (ragi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, packed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for pittu, rotti, dosa and porridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-millet-flour-1kg\"\u003eNiru Millet Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/millet-flour\"\u003emillet flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samayal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178778476883,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/samayal-kurrakan-ragi-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791021710"},{"product_id":"samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-1kg","title":"Samayal Roasted Red Rice Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamayal Roasted Red Rice Flour comes from Sri Lanka, milled from red rice and dry roasted so it is ready for the dough straight from the bag. Red rice keeps its bran, giving the flour a soft pink-brown colour and a nuttier flavour than white rice flour, the way many Sri Lankan families prefer their string hoppers and pittu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour boiling salted water over the flour a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until it comes together, then knead while warm to a smooth, soft dough. Press through an idiyappam mould onto oiled trays and steam for about eight minutes. For pittu, rub in warm water and grated coconut until the mix holds when squeezed, then steam in a pittu bamboo. It also makes rotti and kozhukattai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed rice flour, roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use, no pan roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking for more? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-4kg\"\u003eSamayal Roasted Red Rice Flour 4kg\u003c\/a\u003e is the family bag. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samayal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178797187411,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791021753"},{"product_id":"samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-4kg","title":"Samayal Roasted Red Rice Flour 4kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 4kg handled bag of Samayal Roasted Red Rice Flour, made in Sri Lanka for households that steam puttu and string hoppers through the week. The red rice is milled and roasted before packing, so the flour takes boiling water evenly and gives tender idiyappam with the earthy colour and flavour of red rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor string hoppers, scald the flour with boiling salted water, mix with a spoon, then knead to a soft dough and press onto steaming trays. For puttu, moisten the flour with warm salted water until it forms crumbs that just hold together, layer with fresh coconut in a puttu kuzhal and steam until steam rises from the top. Serve with kadala curry, sothi or a fish curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed rice flour, roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked for puttu and string hoppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4kg bag with a carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller pack try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-1kg\"\u003eSamayal Roasted Red Rice Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samayal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178802889043,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-4kg-front.png?v=1791021771"},{"product_id":"shama-extra-long-premium-basmati-2kg","title":"Shama Extra Long Premium Basmati 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Extra Long Premium Basmati is grown in the Punjab region of Pakistan and selected for long, slender grains that stretch further as they cook. It has the classic basmati aroma and cooks up dry and separate, which makes it a natural choice for biryani, pilau and everyday plain rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash the rice gently in cold water until it runs almost clear, then soak for 30 minutes. For plain rice, boil in plenty of salted water for about ten minutes, drain and rest covered for five minutes. For the absorption method, use about one and a half cups of water to each cup of rice, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on the lowest heat until the water has gone. For biryani, par boil for six minutes before layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra long grain basmati\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks dry and fluffy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a parboiled grain? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Golden Sella Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178816520531,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-extra-long-premium-basmati-2kg-front.png?v=1791021861"},{"product_id":"shama-golden-sella-rice-1kg","title":"Shama Golden Sella Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Golden Sella is super kernel basmati from Pakistan, parboiled in the husk and aged for the best cooking results. Parboiling gives the grain its golden colour and firms it up, so it cooks into long, separate grains that hold their shape in a biryani pot and stay fluffy when reheated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash the rice gently in cold water, then soak it for about two hours. Drain, add to boiling water, using about one and a half cups of water to each cup of rice, and cook until the water has evaporated and the surface looks dry. Cover and leave on a very low heat for a further ten minutes. For biryani, par boil the soaked rice for about eight minutes before layering and cooking on dum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper kernel sella basmati, grade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain length 6 to 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the bigger bag see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Golden Sella Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178817864019,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-golden-sella-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1791021872"},{"product_id":"shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg","title":"Shama Golden Sella Rice 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2kg bag of Shama Golden Sella, the aged super kernel parboiled basmati that South Asian cooks choose for biryani, pulao and big family pots. The grains are parboiled before milling, which gives them a golden tint and makes them very forgiving: they stay long and separate even when cooked in large batches or reheated the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice gently and soak for up to two hours. For plain rice, cook in about one and a half cups of boiling water per cup of rice until absorbed, then cover and steam on the lowest heat for ten minutes. For biryani, boil the soaked rice in salted water with whole spices until nearly done, drain and layer over the cooked masala, then seal and cook on dum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper kernel sella basmati, grade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350kcal per 100g, low in fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in a smaller pack: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-golden-sella-rice-1kg\"\u003eShama Golden Sella Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178820288851,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg-front.png?v=1791021895"},{"product_id":"shama-jasmine-rice-1kg","title":"Shama Jasmine Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Jasmine Rice is AAA grade Thai hom mali rice, the long grain fragrant rice of Thailand. It cooks soft and slightly sticky, with a gentle floral aroma, and it is the rice to serve with Thai green and red curries, stir fries, Chinese dishes and any meal where you want grains that cling together lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice once or twice in cold water. Put one cup of rice in a pan with one and a quarter to one and a half cups of water, bring it to the boil, then cover and reduce to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave covered for ten more minutes before fluffing with a fork. It also works well in a rice cooker and makes excellent fried rice the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA grade Thai hom mali rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bigger bag see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-jasmine-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Jasmine Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmine-rice\"\u003ejasmine rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178822615379,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-jasmine-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1791021905"},{"product_id":"shama-jasmine-rice-2kg","title":"Shama Jasmine Rice 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2kg bag of Shama Jasmine Rice, AAA grade Thai hom mali rice for households that cook East and South East Asian food often. The long, translucent grains steam up tender and fragrant with a light cling, ideal for spooning curry over or pressing into a bowl beside a stir fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the rice a quick rinse, then cook one cup with about one and a quarter cups of water: bring to the boil, cover, simmer gently for 15 minutes and rest off the heat for ten minutes. For coconut rice, swap half the water for coconut milk and add a pinch of salt. Cooled leftover jasmine rice is the best base for egg fried rice and nasi goreng.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA grade Thai hom mali rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shaheen-thai-jasmine-rice-2kg\"\u003eShaheen Thai Jasmine Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmine-rice\"\u003ejasmine rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178822975827,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-jasmine-rice-2kg-front.png?v=1791021922"},{"product_id":"shaheen-thai-jasmine-rice-2kg","title":"Shaheen Thai Jasmine Rice 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaheen Thai Jasmine Rice is AAA grade Thai hom mali fragrant rice from Thailand, packed in a 2kg bag. It has the soft texture and sweet, floral aroma that make jasmine rice the everyday rice of Thai and South East Asian kitchens, and it is a simple, good value choice for weeknight meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice in cold water. Cook one cup of rice with one and a quarter cups of water: bring to the boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then leave covered off the heat for another ten minutes before fluffing. Serve with Thai curries, sweet and sour dishes and grilled meats, or use day-old rice for fried rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA grade Thai fragrant rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-jasmine-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Jasmine Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmine-rice\"\u003ejasmine rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaheen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178824319315,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shaheen-thai-jasmine-rice-2kg-front.png?v=1791021941"},{"product_id":"shree-krishna-roasted-white-rice-flour-5kg","title":"Shree Krishna Roasted White Rice Flour 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShree Krishna Roasted White Rice Flour is milled in Sri Lanka from white raw rice and dry roasted before packing, so it is ready for string hoppers and pittu straight from the bag. The 5kg size suits households that steam idiyappam or pittu several mornings a week, and the roasted flour gives a smooth, white dough that holds together well in the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack gives the method in one line: add enough boiling water to the flour, add salt to taste and mix well to make a dough. Pour the water in gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon, then knead while still warm until smooth and soft. For string hoppers, fill the idiyappam press, squeeze onto oiled trays in spirals and steam for seven to eight minutes. For pittu, use less water so the flour forms damp crumbs, layer with grated coconut in a pittu bamboo and steam until the top is cooked through. Serve with sothi, kiri hodi or a meat curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted white rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use, no pan roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller pack see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rus-c-roasted-rice-flour-2kg\"\u003eRus-C Roasted Rice Flour 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shree Krishna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206950633811,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shree-krishna-roasted-white-rice-flour-5kg-front.png?v=1791181101"},{"product_id":"suryaa-raw-white-rice-flour-1kg","title":"Suryaa Raw White Rice Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuryaa Raw White Rice Flour is finely milled white rice with no roasting, which keeps it pale and neutral and lets it absorb liquid slowly. That makes it the flour for batters: appam, instant dosa and neer dosa, as well as kozhukattai, pathiri and crisp coatings. It is a product of India, labelled gluten free, and imported by Niru (Europe) in Mitcham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor appam, whisk the flour with thick coconut milk, a little sugar, salt and a teaspoon of yeast or a spoon of cooked rice paste, and leave the batter to rise for a few hours. Swirl a ladleful around a hot appam pan so the edges go lacy and the centre stays soft. For pathiri, pour boiling salted water over the flour, knead to a smooth dough, roll thin and cook on a dry tawa. For kozhukattai, make the same hot water dough, shape it around a coconut and jaggery filling and steam for ten minutes. The pack reminds you to cook before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnroasted white rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a roasted flour for string hoppers? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suryaa-white-roasted-rice-flour-1kg\"\u003eSuryaa White Roasted Rice Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puttu-and-idiyappam-flour\"\u003eputtu and idiyappam flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suryaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206951420243,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/suryaa-raw-white-rice-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791181111"},{"product_id":"suryaa-string-hoppers-flour-red-1kg","title":"Suryaa String Hoppers Flour Red 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuryaa String Hoppers Flour Red is milled from red rice for the brown idiyappam that Sri Lankan Tamil families prefer at breakfast and dinner. Red rice keeps its bran, which gives the flour its warm colour, a nutty taste and 6.4g of fibre per 100g. The flour is milled ready for hot water dough, so there is no roasting to do at home. It is a product of India, imported by Niru (Europe).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the flour in a bowl with salt and pour over boiling water a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until it comes together. Knead while warm to a smooth, soft dough that holds its shape without cracking. Fill the string hopper press, squeeze spirals onto lightly oiled idiyappam mats or trays and steam for about eight minutes until the strands are springy. Serve with coconut sambol, sothi or a fish curry, or sweet with grated coconut and sugar. Leftover hoppers can be shredded and stir fried into string hopper kottu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% red rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.4g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer white hoppers? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suryaa-string-hoppers-flour-white-1kg\"\u003eSuryaa String Hoppers Flour White 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puttu-and-idiyappam-flour\"\u003eputtu and idiyappam flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suryaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206953779539,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/suryaa-string-hoppers-flour-red-1kg-front.png?v=1791181140"},{"product_id":"suryaa-string-hoppers-flour-white-1kg","title":"Suryaa String Hoppers Flour White 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuryaa String Hoppers Flour White is white rice flour milled to the fine, even texture that idiyappam needs. The strands press out smoothly, steam quickly and come out soft and white, the classic string hopper served across Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The flour is ready for the dough straight from the bag. It is a product of India, imported by Niru (Europe) in Mitcham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the flour into a bowl with salt and add boiling water gradually, mixing with a spoon until the flour is wet through, then knead while warm to a smooth dough that is soft but not sticky. Press through an idiyappam mould onto oiled trays or banana leaf in loose spirals and steam for six to eight minutes until the strands are set and springy. Eat them hot with kiri hodi, egg curry or chicken curry, or sweet with grated coconut and jaggery. The same dough makes pittu if you leave it crumbly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% white rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergen declaration on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a nuttier hopper see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suryaa-string-hoppers-flour-red-1kg\"\u003eSuryaa String Hoppers Flour Red 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puttu-and-idiyappam-flour\"\u003eputtu and idiyappam flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suryaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206954533203,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/suryaa-string-hoppers-flour-white-1kg-front.png?v=1791181149"},{"product_id":"suryaa-white-roasted-rice-flour-1kg","title":"Suryaa White Roasted Rice Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuryaa White Roasted Rice Flour is white rice flour that has been dry roasted before packing, which the pack describes as the flour for puttu, idiyappam, appam and pathiri, savoury and sweet. Roasting takes away the raw taste and lets the flour absorb hot water evenly, so the dough comes together without lumps. It comes in a resealable 1kg pack and is a product of India, imported by Niru (Europe).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor puttu, sprinkle warm salted water over the flour and rub it in until it forms damp crumbs that hold together when pressed, then layer with grated coconut in a puttu maker and steam for five to seven minutes. For idiyappam, add boiling water instead, knead to a soft dough and press through a string hopper mould onto oiled trays to steam. For pathiri, roll the same dough into thin rounds between sheets of plastic and cook on a dry tawa until puffed and spotted, then dip briefly in coconut milk before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted white rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat free as printed, 0.0g per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable 1kg pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jay-brand-roasted-white-rice-flour-1kg\"\u003eJay Brand Roasted White Rice Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suryaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206955254099,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/suryaa-white-roasted-rice-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791181158"},{"product_id":"tilda-pure-original-basmati-1kg","title":"Tilda Pure Original Basmati 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati is the blue bag that has been in British kitchens for over half a century. The rice is grown in the Himalayan foothills, selected for purity and aged for up to 18 months, which gives the long, slender grains their aroma and lets them cook up light, fluffy and separate. It is approved by the Craft Guild of Chefs and is gluten free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow about 60g of dry rice per person. Rinse the rice in cold water until it runs clear, then tip it into a large pan of boiling water. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the grains are tender but still have a little bite, drain well in a sieve and leave to stand for a minute before fluffing with a fork. For pilau, fry whole spices and onion in ghee, add the rinsed rice and one and a half times its volume of stock, cover and cook on the lowest heat until the liquid has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged for up to 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in the Himalayan foothills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying it for the first time? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tilda-pure-original-basmati-500g\"\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206956007763,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/tilda-pure-original-basmati-1kg-front.png?v=1791181166"},{"product_id":"tilda-pure-original-basmati-500g","title":"Tilda Pure Original Basmati 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati in the 500g bag is the same rice as the family size: long, aromatic grains grown in the Himalayan foothills, purity tested and aged for up to 18 months so they cook light and fluffy. The pack gives about eight servings of 60g, a sensible size for a smaller household. It is gluten free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe side of the pack gives the four steps. Rinse the rice in cold water, add it to a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, drain in a sieve, then serve. For the absorption method, put one cup of rinsed rice in a pan with one and a half cups of water and a pinch of salt, bring to the boil, cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for ten minutes, then rest off the heat for five minutes before fluffing with a fork. For biryani, par boil for six minutes before layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout eight 60g servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged for up to 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking for more? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tilda-pure-original-basmati-1kg\"\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e is the bigger bag. 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