Puttu Recipe | Kerala Puttu

There isn’t any doubt about the truth that as a lot as Indian meals is scrumptious, it’s distinctive and intriguing too. Particularly, as you go deeper inside the Indian subcontinent and are available throughout the stunning regional fare. One such widespread breakfast choice in Kerala is the Puttu – steamed rice flour-coconut logs. The Kerala Puttu is as attention-grabbing in its taste and texture, as it’s in its seems to be. This Puttu recipe of mine will enable you create the essence of this dish at your house.

What’s Puttu

Talking of a Puttu recipe, it isn’t simply the Kerala Puttu which is legendary. This distinct dish can also be well-known in different South Indian states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and even some components of Sri Lanka. When translated in Malayalam or Tamil languages, Puttu means ‘portioned.’

It’s mainly tubes or rolls of rice flour enveloped with contemporary grated coconut which can be steamed in a particular gear known as a ‘puttu kudam’ or ‘puttu kutti.’ A selected Puttu recipe may additionally have a candy or savory stuffing in them. Historically, it was additionally made in bamboo logs which used to impart a stunning pure aroma to the dish.

Whereas the principal elements of a Kerala Puttu are floor rice/puttu flour, coconut, salt and water. Another variations just like the one which the Bhatkal neighborhood from Karnataka could use a sure shrimp or mutton flavored coconut. Additionally, the Sri Lankan Puttu makes use of purple rice flour or wheat flour.

A traditional mixture of serving this culinary treasure is with Kadala Kari, which is a South Indian model spiced black chickpea curry. It makes for fairly a nutritious meal as its vegan, gluten-free and even low fats. The pairing is simply superior. Many a instances, additionally it is served with banana, rasams, palm sugar and even chutneys.

Extra on this recipe

At house, I often make the Kerala Puttu. So, the day I determine to make it, I additionally normally make the kadala curry. This quintessential breakfast meal can also be fairly filling. Thus, retains you full for a while. For a similar motive, you’ll be able to have this as a satisfying brunch meal as nicely.

For this Puttu recipe, I take advantage of the ‘puttu podi’ which is accessible within the markets. That is nothing however the coarsely floor rice flour. You may even use rice flour introduced from a retailer. If doing so, simply flippantly roast the rice flour until it releases steam. Then, use it to make the dish.

Some of the vital components is the precise cooking gear that you’ll require to make this Kerala Puttu. Which is the ‘puttu kudam,’ also referred to as puttu maker, puttu kutti or puttu vessel. It has 2 sections – the bottom for heating water and the highest cylindrical half for steaming the Puttu.

When you don’t have this typical vessel or can’t supply one, you’ll be able to simply use an idli pan to make this recipe. Along with this Puttu recipe, different widespread Kerala breakfast picks are the Appam and Idiyappam. I recommend you to attempt these as nicely.

Whereas this steamed dish is greatest savored with the black chickpea curry, at my house, a favourite mixture can also be to have it with the Potato Stew or Vegetable Stew as a delicious meal. You may also sprinkle some sugar on the Puttu and luxuriate in it as a nutritious candy snack.

Step-by-Step Information

The way to make Puttu

Making flour combination

1. Take 1 cup puttu flour in a mixing bowl or a pan.

2. Add ⅓ teaspoon salt or as required.

3. Combine very nicely.

4. Sprinkle ⅓ cup water throughout. The quantity of water required will rely on the standard of rice flour. So, you’ll be able to add accordingly.

5. Start to combine the rice flour with the water together with your fingertips.

6. Combine very nicely.

7. To get delicate Puttu, the quantity of rice flour to water ratio is vital. To verify this, gently press a small portion of the flour between your palms. It ought to type a lump. While you press this flour lump extra, then it breaks and crumbles. This needs to be the feel of the flour.

8. Break all of the tiny lumps within the flour together with your fingertips. You may even grind this rice flour combination in a grinder to interrupt lumps. However grind in small batches and use the heartbeat choice of mixer-grinder.

9. Now, pour 2 to three cups water within the base vessel of the puttu kudam.

10. Carry on stovetop and let it get heated.

Steaming Puttu

11. In the meantime, first place the perforated disc contained in the cylindrical vessel. Then, add 2 to three tablespoons contemporary grated coconut within the cylindrical vessel of the puttu kudam and unfold evenly.

12. Then, gently add the puttu flour combination until it reaches half of the cylindrical vessel.

13. Then, once more layer with 2 to three tablespoons grated coconut and unfold evenly.

14. Then, add the puttu flour once more.

15. Cowl the highest portion with 2 to three tablespoons grated coconut and unfold evenly. Cowl the highest with the lid.

16. Place the cylindrical portion on prime of the bottom vessel through which the water will need to have come to a boil.

17. Steam the Puttu on medium warmth until you see steam releasing from the highest vent of the cylindrical vessel. Then, swap off the warmth. It took me about 9 minutes as I’ve used a big Puttu maker. If utilizing a medium measurement or common maker, the time shall be about 5 to six minutes.

18. Take away the cylindrical half from the bottom vessel and permit the Puttu inside to chill for 3 to 4 minutes.

19. Then, utilizing a picket skewer or stick that accompanies the kudam, take away the steamed puttu.

20. Serve Kerala Puttu sizzling or heat with kadala kari, veg stew or potato stew. It would additionally go nicely with South Indian chana masala. Additionally, serve some bananas and pappadums by the aspect.

Knowledgeable Suggestions

1. Based mostly on the standard of the flour, add water.
2. The rice flour to water ratio is vital for making delicate ones. Test by gently urgent a small portion of the flour between your palms. If it kinds a lump, you then press it extra. Lastly, it ought to crumble and break.
3. Whereas mixing the flour with the water, hold breaking all of the tiny lumps together with your fingertips. You may break the lumps by grinding the combination too. however make sue to grind in batches, utilizing the heartbeat choice.
4. The time taken to steam the dish will differ with the scale of the puttu kudam/maker. Since I used a big one, it took me about 9 minutes. If you’re utilizing a medium or common measurement maker, it can take you about 5 to six minutes.

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