Boil 4 and a half cups of water with salt. Add this water three cups of Raidco Idiyappam/Pathiri Podi. Mix well and knead to make smooth dough. Lightly grease the idiyappam press and the idiappam plate with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Add 1 fist full of dough and close the idiyappam press. Squeeze the dough onto the idiappam plates in a circular motion. Steam it for 10-15 minutes.