{"title":"Sri Lankan Breakfast Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreakfast in a Sri Lankan home, Tamil or Sinhala, is built on rice flour and coconut, and this page brings those staples together. String hoppers are called idiyappam in Tamil and indi appa in Sinhala: a soft rice flour dough pressed through a mould into fine nests and steamed. Pittu, or puttu, is rice flour rubbed with grated coconut and steamed in a bamboo or metal tube. Appa, the hoppers known as appam in South India, are bowl shaped pancakes made from a fermented rice and coconut milk batter, sometimes with an egg cracked into the middle. Kiri bath is rice cooked in coconut milk and cut into diamonds for the new year and other special mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlours come roasted or raw, and the choice matters. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eRoasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e has been dry roasted after milling, so it needs only boiling water to form a dough for string hoppers and pittu, and it keeps longer in the cupboard. Raw rice flour is the one for appa batter, which has to ferment. Red flour is milled from red rice and gives a nuttier, earthier string hopper, while white is softer and milder. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puttu-and-idiyappam-flour\"\u003ePuttu and idiyappam flour\u003c\/a\u003e comes milled to the right fineness, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e makes a wheat version of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoconut runs through every plate. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-oil\"\u003eCoconut oil\u003c\/a\u003e fries the onions for seeni sambol and greases the hopper pan, and when stocked we carry coconut milk for appa and kiri bath, Maldive fish for pol sambol, and roasted curry mixes for the kiri hodi or potato curry served alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor string hoppers, add boiling water to roasted flour a little at a time with a pinch of salt, mix with a spoon until it clumps, then knead while still warm. Too dry and the dough will not press through the mould; too wet and the strands stick together. Keep opened flour in a sealed jar so it does not pick up damp.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"7ray-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml","title":"7Ray Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCold pressed in Sri Lanka from fresh coconut and sold in a glass jar, this is the grade of coconut oil you buy when you want to taste the coconut. It sets white and firm in a cool kitchen and carries a clean coconut smell into everything it touches, which is the whole point of it in a Kerala or Sri Lankan curry, and the reason it is no good at all when you want the spice to lead. For that, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7ray-organic-white-coconut-cooking-oil-500ml\"\u003e7Ray Organic White Coconut Cooking Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for the tarka, in sweets and baking in place of butter, and on toast once the kitchen is warm enough to spread it. Most South Asian homes keep a jar for hair and skin too, and this one is clean enough for both jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCertified organic: EU LK-BIO-149 (non-EU agriculture), USDA Organic, Control Union\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e7Ray press their oil in Sri Lanka from fresh nuts instead of refining imported crude, so the virgin grade still smells of coconut. We stock both of their grades, from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/7ray\"\u003e7Ray\u003c\/a\u003e, in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"7Ray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54969999524179,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/7ray-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml-front.png?v=1790247927"},{"product_id":"7ray-organic-white-coconut-cooking-oil-500ml","title":"7Ray Organic White Coconut Cooking Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 7Ray's neutral grade of organic coconut oil, made for the hob. In the jar the White Coconut Cooking Oil looks identical to 7Ray's virgin oil, but it tastes of very little and fries cleanly, so a curry that should carry no coconut stays that way. Melt a spoonful for the onion and spice base, or for shallow frying dosa, vada and pakora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works anywhere a recipe asks for a neutral fat, roasting and baking included. It sets solid below room temperature, so measure it by the spoon; do not try to pour it. If you want the dish to taste of coconut, you want the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7ray-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003e7Ray Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCertified organic: EU LK-BIO-149 (non-EU agriculture), USDA Organic, Control Union\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e7Ray press in Sri Lanka and do not refine imported crude. Both grades are on the shelf, from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/7ray\"\u003e7Ray\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"7Ray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970002800979,"sku":null,"price":4.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/7ray-organic-white-coconut-cooking-oil-500ml-front.png?v=1790247944"},{"product_id":"ceylon-recepe-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml","title":"Ceylon Recepe Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeylon Recepe coconut oil is an organic virgin coconut oil cold pressed in Sri Lanka, 450g net in a 500ml jar, with organic coconut as the only ingredient. It carries a clean coconut aroma and sets firm in a cool kitchen, so choose it when you want the coconut to be tasted, whether in a Sri Lankan curry or spread on toast in place of butter. If you want a coconut oil that stays neutral in the pan, the 7Ray white cooking oil is the one to pick instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSri Lankan and Kerala curries, sambols and the tarka for a parippu (dal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrying and sauteing at everyday hob temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA butter alternative for spreads, baking and salad dressings, as the pack itself suggests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair, skin and oil pulling, the traditional uses the pack also lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified organic EU LK-BIO-149 (non-EU agriculture), CU 833477\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeylon Recepe coconut oil sits with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-oil\"\u003ecoconut oil\u003c\/a\u003e, in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceylon Recepe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54981328437587,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ceylon-recepe-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml-front_6d02f6e8-c5f2-44b9-b6c0-17ffeefc8a52.png?v=1790708073"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml","title":"KTC Pure Coconut Oil 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil in the 250ml screw top jar, 100 per cent coconut. Refining takes the coconut smell out: it fries hot and leaves no trace of itself in the food, unlike a virgin oil. Buy the KTC when you want coconut fat with no coconut flavour, and scoop it straight from the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt melts in seconds in a warm pan and is good for the tarka, for shallow frying dosa, vada and pakora, for roasting, and in baking in place of butter. Below about 24C it turns solid, so spoon it out of the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the coconut to taste of coconut, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003eKTC Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Also in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml-bottle\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 250ml Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046867779923,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml-front.png?v=1790247568"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-coconut-oil-500ml","title":"KTC Pure Coconut Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil in the 500ml jar, the middle size, 100 per cent coconut. Refined, so the coconut smell is gone and it fries hot without putting coconut into a dish that is not meant to have any. This is the jar for a kitchen that cooks with coconut oil weekly without getting through a litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt melts in seconds in a warm pan and is good for the tarka, for shallow frying dosa, vada and pakora, for roasting, and in baking in place of butter. Keep a dry spoon in the jar; it goes solid in a cold room and softens as soon as it hits the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the coconut to taste of coconut, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003eKTC Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Also in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 250ml\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml-bottle\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 250ml Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046874235219,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-500ml-front.png?v=1790247590"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-coconut-oil-1l","title":"KTC Pure Coconut Oil 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil in the litre tub, for a kitchen that genuinely fries with it, 100 per cent coconut. Refining takes the coconut smell out, so it takes the heat of a deep pan and leaves no trace of itself in the food, unlike a virgin oil. At this size it will be solid most of the year, so a wide tub and a spoon beat a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt melts in seconds in a warm pan and is good for the tarka, for shallow frying dosa, vada and pakora, for roasting, and in baking in place of butter. The wide tub is there because for most of the year this will be solid; scoop, do not pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the coconut to taste of coconut, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003eKTC Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Also in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 250ml\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-250ml-bottle\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 250ml Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046875840851,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-1l-front.png?v=1790247604"},{"product_id":"ktc-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml","title":"KTC Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 500ml jar of KTC virgin coconut oil, cold pressed and unrefined, with the clean coconut smell a refined oil loses. That smell is the whole reason to buy it: it goes into the dish. For frying where coconut would be out of place, the refined \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for a Kerala or Sri Lankan curry, for the tarka, in sweets and baking in place of butter, and on toast once the kitchen is warm enough for it to spread. Plenty of households keep a jar for hair and skin as well, and this grade is clean enough for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarian and vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-virgin-coconut-oil-250ml\"\u003eKTC Virgin Coconut Oil 250ml\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046879314259,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml-front.png?v=1790247628"},{"product_id":"shankar-raw-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml","title":"Shankar Raw Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw, extra virgin coconut oil pressed from fresh organic coconuts in Sri Lanka, certified organic to both USDA and EU standards. It has not been refined or deodorised, so it keeps the clean smell and gentle sweetness of fresh coconut. Below about 24C it sets white and firm in the jar; on a warm day, or near the cooker, it turns to a clear oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook with it where coconut belongs in the dish: a Sri Lankan pol sambol, a Kerala avial or thoran, or the base of a fish curry. It bakes well in place of butter and makes crisp, fragrant roast potatoes. Plenty of people keep a jar in the bathroom too, for hair and dry skin. To loosen a set jar, stand it in warm water for a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: organic coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Organic and EU organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additives or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same oil in a bigger jar, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shankar-raw-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-1l\"\u003eShankar Raw Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1L\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/7ray-organic-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003e7Ray Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-oil\"\u003ecoconut oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shankar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087113306451,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shankar-raw-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml-front.png?v=1790586788"},{"product_id":"shankar-raw-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-1l","title":"Shankar Raw Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eA full litre of Shankar’s raw organic extra virgin coconut oil, pressed from fresh organic coconuts in Sri Lanka and packed in a wide glass jar you can get a spoon into. It is unrefined, so it smells and tastes of coconut, and it carries both USDA and EU organic certification. This is the size for a household that cooks with coconut oil every day or uses it for hair oiling as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFry mustard seeds and curry leaves in it for a thoran, use it as the fat in a Sri Lankan kiri hodi or a Goan xacuti, or swap it for butter in banana bread. For hair, warm a spoonful between the palms and work it through the lengths before washing. It sets solid in a cold kitchen; stand the jar in warm water to soften it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: organic coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Organic and EU organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal and Kosher Check marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in a smaller jar, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shankar-raw-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-500ml\"\u003eShankar Raw Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 500ml\u003c\/a\u003e. For a refined oil with no coconut taste, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-coconut-oil-1l\"\u003eKTC Pure Coconut Oil 1L\u003c\/a\u003e is the one. See our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-oil\"\u003ecoconut oil\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shankar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087115698515,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shankar-raw-organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-1l-front.png?v=1790586802"},{"product_id":"jay-brand-roasted-white-rice-flour-1kg","title":"Jay Brand Roasted White Rice Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted white rice flour is the base of the Sri Lankan and South Indian breakfast table: string hoppers, pittu, kozhukattai and soft rotti. Jay Brand grind raw white rice and dry roast it, which cooks out the raw taste and lets the flour take boiling water without turning gluey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor string hoppers, pour boiling salted water over the flour a little at a time and work it with a spoon until it forms a soft, smooth dough. Press it through an idiyappam mould onto steaming trays and steam for eight to ten minutes. For pittu, rub in just enough warm water and grated coconut to make damp crumbs, then layer into a pittu bamboo and steam. The flour also thickens soups and stews and works in gluten free cakes and biscuits, though it will not make a risen loaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready roasted, ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally free from gluten ingredients, packed where wheat is handled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer the nuttier red version? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-roasted-red-rice-flour-3-6kg\"\u003eNiru Roasted Red Rice Flour 3.6kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-rice-flour\"\u003eroasted rice flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163075199315,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/jay-brand-roasted-white-rice-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1790932998"},{"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":"mathangi-steamed-wheat-flour-5kg","title":"Mathangi Steamed Wheat Flour 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteamed wheat flour is plain flour that has been steamed and dried before it is bagged. The steaming sets the starch, so the flour takes hot water and holds together in loose, fluffy crumbs, which is exactly what Sri Lankan pittu and wheat string hoppers need. Mathangi pack theirs in Sri Lanka in a 5kg bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pittu, sprinkle warm salted water over the flour and rub it through your fingers until it forms damp crumbs, add grated coconut and steam in a pittu bamboo or a lined steamer for about ten minutes. For string hoppers, mix with boiling water to a soft dough, press through an idiyappam mould and steam. Many cooks mix it half and half with roasted rice flour for softer hoppers. It also makes godamba rotti and kottu roti dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheat flour, steamed and dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mathangi-roasted-red-rice-flour-5kg\"\u003eMathangi Roasted Red Rice Flour 5kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mathangi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163165737299,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/mathangi-steamed-wheat-flour-5kg-front.png?v=1790933044"},{"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":"niru-steamed-flour-1kg","title":"Niru Steamed Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiru Steamed Flour is wheat flour that has been steamed, made in Canada for the Sri Lankan Tamil kitchen. Steaming changes the way the flour takes water, so it forms the separate, fluffy crumbs that pittu needs and a soft dough for string hoppers, mothagam and kolukattai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pittu, add warm salted water a little at a time and rub it through the flour with your fingertips until it holds together when pressed but breaks apart again easily. Layer with grated coconut and steam for eight to ten minutes. For string hoppers, scald the flour with boiling water, knead to a smooth dough and press through an idiyappam mould before steaming. For roti, knead with water, salt and a little oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheat flour, steamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed more? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-steamed-wheat-flour-3-6kg\"\u003eNiru Steamed Wheat Flour 3.6kg\u003c\/a\u003e is the larger bag. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163310276947,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/niru-steamed-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1790933324"},{"product_id":"niru-steamed-wheat-flour-3-6kg","title":"Niru Steamed Wheat Flour 3.6kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 3.6kg carry bag of steamed wheat flour, for homes where pittu and string hoppers are on the table several times a week. The flour is steamed before packing, so it absorbs hot water evenly and steams into soft, fluffy pittu with none of the raw taste of ordinary plain flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork warm salted water into the flour with your fingertips until it forms damp crumbs, then layer with grated coconut in a pittu kuzhal and steam. For idiyappam, pour boiling water over the flour, stir with a spoon, knead briefly and press onto trays to steam. Many families blend it with roasted red rice flour for a softer, more colourful pittu. It also makes good roti and kottu dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wheat, steamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten\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\u003eBlend it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-roasted-red-rice-flour-3-6kg\"\u003eNiru Roasted Red Rice Flour 3.6kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163362148691,"sku":null,"price":7.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/niru-steamed-wheat-flour-3.6kg-front.png?v=1790933334"},{"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-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":"samayal-steamed-atta-flour-1kg","title":"Samayal Steamed Atta Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteamed atta is wholewheat flour that has been steamed and dried before packing. The steaming sets the starch, so the flour forms loose, fluffy crumbs when you rub in water, exactly what Sri Lankan and Tamil pittu and wheat string hoppers need. Samayal pack it in a 1kg bag for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pittu, sprinkle warm salted water over the flour and rub it through your fingers until it forms damp crumbs that hold when squeezed, add grated coconut and steam for about ten minutes. For string hoppers, mix with boiling water to a soft dough, press through an idiyappam mould and steam. It also makes soft roti and godamba dough, and blends well with roasted rice flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed wholewheat atta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, packed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor bigger batches see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samayal-steamed-wheat-flour-5kg\"\u003eSamayal Steamed Wheat Flour 5kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samayal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178805346643,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/samayal-steamed-atta-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791021792"},{"product_id":"samayal-steamed-wheat-flour-5kg","title":"Samayal Steamed Wheat Flour 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 5kg handled bag of Samayal Steamed Wheat Flour, for kitchens where pittu, string hoppers and roti are made several times a week. Steamed before packing, the flour absorbs hot water evenly and steams up light and soft, without the raw taste of ordinary plain flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork warm salted water into the flour with your fingertips until it forms damp crumbs, layer with grated coconut in a pittu kuzhal and steam. For string hoppers, scald the flour with boiling water, knead briefly and press through an idiyappam mould onto trays to steam. Many cooks mix it half and half with roasted red rice flour for softer, more colourful pittu. The same flour makes good roti and kottu dough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed wheat flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5kg bag with a carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlend it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samayal-roasted-red-rice-flour-4kg\"\u003eSamayal Roasted Red Rice Flour 4kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samayal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178808656211,"sku":null,"price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/samayal-steamed-wheat-flour-5kg-front.png?v=1791021812"},{"product_id":"shankar-steamed-wheat-flour-1kg","title":"Shankar Steamed Wheat Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShankar Steamed Wheat Flour is wholewheat flour that has been steamed and dried before packing, the form Sri Lankan and Tamil kitchens use for pittu and wheat string hoppers. Steaming sets the starch so the flour takes water evenly and forms soft, separate crumbs instead of a sticky paste. It is a product of India, imported and packed for the UK by Shankar Foods in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pittu, put the flour in a wide bowl and sprinkle over warm salted water a little at a time, rubbing it through your fingers until it forms damp crumbs that hold together when squeezed but break apart easily. Layer the crumbs with freshly grated coconut in a pittu bamboo or steamer and steam for eight to ten minutes until steam rises freely from the top. Serve with coconut milk and a hot curry. For string hoppers, scald the flour with boiling water, knead to a soft dough and press through an idiyappam mould onto steaming trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed wholewheat flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suryaa-steamed-wheat-flour-1kg\"\u003eSuryaa Steamed Wheat Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shankar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206949093715,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shankar-steamed-wheat-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791181084"},{"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-red-puttu-flour-1kg","title":"Suryaa Red Puttu Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuryaa Red Puttu Flour is a ready mixed blend of rice and wheat flour, milled to the fine, slightly rough texture that steams into soft, reddish brown puttu. The two grains together give a softer bite and more flavour than plain rice puttu, served with kadala curry or coconut milk. The pack is resealable and the flour is a product of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the method on the back, mix a cup of flour with a pinch of salt and gradually add half to three quarters of a cup of hot water until the flour is moist and holds together when pressed. Bring a little water to a simmer in the base of a puttu maker. Put a layer of grated coconut in the cylinder, follow with the flour, and repeat the layers, ending with coconut on top. Set the cylinder over the pot and steam for five to seven minutes until steam rises through the top. Push the puttu out onto a plate and serve hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice and wheat flour mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.3g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable 1kg pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking in bulk? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-puttu-flour-red-3-6kg\"\u003eNiru Puttu Flour Red 3.6kg\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":55206952141139,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/suryaa-red-puttu-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791181122"},{"product_id":"suryaa-steamed-wheat-flour-1kg","title":"Suryaa Steamed Wheat Flour 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuryaa Steamed Wheat Flour is wholewheat flour that has been steamed and dried before milling, so it forms light, even crumbs when moistened and steams into soft wheat pittu. It is the flour behind godhumai puttu in Tamil homes and the wheat version of Sri Lankan pittu, and it makes a nutty wheat string hopper too. It is a product of India, imported by Niru (Europe) in Mitcham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pittu, sprinkle warm salted water over the flour a spoonful at a time and rub it through your fingers until it forms damp crumbs that hold when squeezed. Layer the crumbs with freshly grated coconut in a pittu maker and steam for about eight minutes until steam comes freely through the top. Serve with coconut milk and a hot curry, or with banana and sugar. For string hoppers, scald the flour with boiling water, knead briefly to a soft dough and press through an idiyappam mould onto trays to steam. A half and half blend with roasted red rice flour gives a lighter, more colourful pittu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed wholewheat flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat (gluten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samayal-steamed-atta-flour-1kg\"\u003eSamayal Steamed Atta Flour 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steamed-wheat-flour\"\u003esteamed wheat flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suryaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206953124179,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/suryaa-steamed-wheat-flour-1kg-front.png?v=1791181131"},{"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":"trs-ground-rice-1-5kg","title":"TRS Ground Rice 1.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRS Ground Rice is white rice milled and sieved to a slightly gritty flour, coarser than fine rice flour and a shade finer than semolina. The pack describes it as milled and sieved to be free from impurities and an alternative to wheat flour for both savoury and sweet dishes. It is the classic base for ground rice pudding, firni and rice pancakes, and a handy thickener for soups and gravies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a baked ground rice pudding, whisk 50g of ground rice into 600ml of cold milk with two tablespoons of sugar, bring to a simmer while stirring until it thickens, then pour into a dish, grate nutmeg over the top and bake at 160C for about 40 minutes until lightly set. For firni, cook it the same way with cardamom and finish with chopped pistachio. For pancakes or dosa-style crepes, soak equal parts ground rice and urad dal flour overnight, season and cook thin on a hot pan. A spoonful stirred into stew thickens it without lumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilled white rice, medium grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK by Vibrant Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a finer grind see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trs-rice-flour-1-5kg\"\u003eTRS Rice Flour 1.5kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-puttu-flour\"\u003erice and puttu flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206962266451,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/trs-ground-rice-1.5kg-front.png?v=1791181237"},{"product_id":"trs-rice-flour-1-5kg","title":"TRS Rice Flour 1.5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRS Rice Flour is white rice milled to a fine, silky powder, finer than ground rice and ready to mix straight into batters and doughs. It is the everyday flour for murukku, appam, kozhukattai and crisp dosa blends, and a reliable way to lighten pakora batter or coat fish before frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor murukku, mix two cups of rice flour with half a cup of urad dal flour, a spoonful of butter, sesame seeds, chilli powder and salt, add water to a smooth dough and press through a murukku mould into hot oil until golden. For kozhukattai, pour boiling salted water over the flour with a teaspoon of oil, stir, knead while warm and shape around a coconut and jaggery filling before steaming. A tablespoon in pakora or bhajia batter gives a crisper finish, and the same flour thickens kheer and makes soft rice flour roti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely milled white rice flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK for TRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a coarser grind see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trs-ground-rice-1-5kg\"\u003eTRS Ground Rice 1.5kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-puttu-flour\"\u003erice and puttu flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206963380563,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/trs-rice-flour-1.5kg-front.png?v=1791181254"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/sri-lankan-breakfast-essentials.oembed?page=2","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}