- In a pressure cooker add washed toor dal, 1 cup water and salt. Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles until cooked and slightly soft. Keep the cooked dal aside. In a pan of hot water add instant idiyappam and cover it with a lid and cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes when idiyappam looks cooked drain the water and keep the sevai aside. Heat a pan with oil add mustard seeds, urad dal, hing, red chili and curry leaves. When the dal turns golden brown add cooked dal, turmeric powder and salt. Give it a quick stir. Now add the cooked idiyappam. Mix well. Now add grated coconut and mix well gently. Serve it hot.