Firstly, in a large kadai take 2 cup water, 1 tsp coconut oil, and 1 tsp salt.

Mix well and get to a rolling boil.

Once the water comes to a boil, add 2 cup rice flour and mix well.

Mix until the flour absorbs all the water.

Turn off the flame, cover it, and rest for 2 minutes.

When the flour is still hot, start to knead the dough.

You can sprinkle hot water if the flour is dry.

Prepare a soft and non-sticky dough. if the dough is too soft, then idiyappam will turn sticky once steamed. And if the dough is too hard, it will be difficult to press.

Now pinch a ball-sized dough and shape it into a cylindrical shape.

Place the dough into the steamer and steam for 10 minutes or until the dough is non-sticky.

Now grease the small holes mold with oil and stuff in the dough.

Press the shavige into a spiral shape.