Kerala Puttu

Puttu is a traditional Kerala breakfast which is made of rice and coconut steamed in a long kuzhal or tube like thing. It is a healthy and nutritious dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed with a variety of sides such as banana, sugar, chickpea curry, or coconut chutney. Puttu is a popular dish in Kerala.

Puttu is a healthy and nutritious dish that has several health benefits. Rice flour is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, while coconut is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins. Together, they provide a balanced and nutritious meal that can help to improve digestion, boost energy levels, and promote overall health.

Puttu

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Puttu is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish that is made from rice flour and coconut. It is a healthy and nutritious dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed with a variety of sides such as banana, sugar, chickpea curry, or coconut chutney. Puttu is a popular dish in Kerala.

Puttu is a healthy and nutritious dish that has several health benefits. Rice flour is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, while coconut is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins. Together, they provide a balanced and nutritious meal that can help to improve digestion, boost energy levels, and promote overall health.

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian, Kerala

Ingredients

  

• Puttu podi - 1 cup
• Water - ½ cup or as required
• Salt - as required
• Grated coconut - ½ cup

Instructions

 

• Take the puttu podi and salt in a big vessel.
• Add water little by little and mix together till it is crumbly.
• Keep aside for about 10 mins.
• Take the mixture in the hand and make a ball. It should be able to hold that shape and when you break it should be crumble nicely.
• There should not be any lumps in the mixture, if so then break the lumps with hands.
• Take a Puttu maker or puttu kudam and fill the half of the kudam with water and boil.
• Insert the perforated disc to the kuzha.
• Now first put 2 tbsp. of grated coconut, then put about 4 tbsp. of puttu maavu then coconut and puttu maavu alternatively and coconut on top and close the lid.
• Steam this by placing on puttu kudam for about 7 to 8 mins.
• You can see high steam coming out of the puttu lid after 2 to 3 mins.
• Then remove the puttu and serve with kadala curry.

Keyword Healthy Breakfast, Puttu