Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Puttu
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups roasted rice flour (puttu podi)
- • 1 cup grated coconut
- • 3/4 tsp salt
- • 1 1/4 cups water
- • 2 ripe bananas, to serve
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Sprinkle the salted water gradually over the rice flour, rubbing it into moist crumbs with no lumps.
2
Phase 2
Fill a puttu maker with a layer of grated coconut, then the rice crumbs, finishing with coconut on top.
3
Phase 3
Steam for 8-10 minutes until fragrant steam escapes freely.
4
Phase 4
Push the puttu out and serve warm with kadala curry or the ripe bananas.