Ottu Shavige - Rice Noodles (karnataka Style) - Akki shavige

Ottu Shavige is a Popular  rice noodles  in  a state of karnataka.It is also called Sevai, idiyappam,Nool puttu or semige. This we make as special breakfast Recipe, often made when guest arrives, at our homes. My mother makes 3 types of sevai. Bele shavige, tamarind Shavige & sweet using  fresh coconut (kayi Halu).Even the beginners can try this Easy method for making rice noodles.

Ingredients

Idli Rice - 1 cup.
Salt - as Needed.

Method

• Soak the idli rice for 4 - 5 hrs, then grind it into a smooth paste with needed salt and water.Consistency of batter be normal idli batter consistency.
• Take idli mould, grease with oil, then spoon with  batter, and steam cook for 10 -12 minutes.

• Then place hot idli's over shavige press, then squeeze idli's. place the plate, at the bottom to collect fresh noodles. you need 2 persons to do this process. one to squeeze & one to hold the legs.

• Squeeze in circular motion , to get fresh smooth rice noodles.

Notes

•  Make sure that idli's should be hot, when you place idli's over shavige maker, else squeezing becomes difficult.
• Dip your hands in cold water in between, while placing hot idli's over the maker.so your hands won't feel hot.