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Puttu Recipe
Puttu is a traditional and popular South Indian steamed rice cake made from rice flour and coconut. It is typically served with a side of kadala curry or banana.
Cook Time45 mins
Servings4
Allergennone
Nutrition Values
Energy350 Cal
Protien6 g
Fat9 g
Carbs80 g
How to Make Puttu
- 1
Soak the rice for 4-5 hours, then grind it to a fine semolina consistency and allow it to dry.
- 2
Combine the rice flour with salt and sprinkle water little by little to get a bread crumb-like consistency.
- 3
Mix grated coconut into the flour mixture.
- 4
Fill the puttu maker with a layer of coconut followed by a layer of the rice flour mix, alternating layers until the mould is full.
- 5
Steam this setup on a pot of boiling water for about 7-8 minutes or until steam passes through.
- 6
Once ready, push the puttu out using a wooden skewer and serve hot.
