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The question that every Malayali would get at least once from their non Malayali friend is about “Puttu” 😉 My case was no exemption, Whenever I introduced myself to a non -Malayali, the instant reaction was ,” oh! you are from Kerala! I love Kerala ,especially puttu ” 😛
So this may be a very basic post for all those malayali’s ( as we grew up eating puttu almost twice or thrice a week 😉 ) I’m posting this for beginners and all those non- Malayali’s who love puttu.. I’ve tried my best to incorporate a video as well. So, don’t hesitate to try this easy Kerala delicacy anymore.
The trick is getting the right consistency, that’s what makes the puttu soft.
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Few points before making puttu:
- Go for puttu podi itself(not plain aripodi/rice flour ), any brand would do.
- For 1.5 cup(250ml) of puttu podi, use 1 cup of water ( not exact). Use the same bowl of measuring both.
- 1.5 cup gives two puttu in long puttu maker ie about 4-5 in Chirattaputtu
- Key is to drizzle water little by little and keep mixing. Never add water in one go.(Watch video to know how to add and mix water)
- You might require more than 1 cup too.
- I pulse the whipped puttu podi once in mixer to avoid lumps.
- And finally drizzle little more water to keep it wet.
Ingredients:
- Puttu podi : 1.5 cups ( Serves 3 people)
- salt : 1/4 tsp or as required
- cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp
- Water : 1 cup or more
- grated coconut :1/2 -3/4 cup
Method:
- In a bowl take together puttu podi, salt and cumin seeds. Mix well using hand /whisk/spoon.
- Now start adding water little by little at a time and keep mixing.( watch the video to know how to sprinkle water and mix)
- You will notice change in texture of puttu podi from a powder to crumble form.
- Try holding in between the palms ,if it holds shape without any cracks , that’s it! Half the job is done
- Pulse/whip the finally in mixer.
- Drizzle little bit more of water( a handful or two) on top ,just to retain the moisture , keep it aside for 5 minutes.
- Start making the puttu, in a puttu maker.
- Add the perforated plate, after which add grated coconut , start filling the puttu podi and once it reaches half the maker ,add coconut and keep filling puttupodi till top of the maker.
- Finish off with more coconut grated and close with the lid and stean for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from stove , take the puttu maker out , gently prick it using a stick/pappadakambi (you may get one with puttu maker) at the bottom of the maker.
- Serve hot with curry of your choice.
