Kerala Puttu Recipe

Preparation Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak 1 cup kerala (matta) rice for 5 to 6 hours. Drain and dry the rice.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In the food processor attach the chopping-mincing blade and add 1 cup washed, soaked and dried Kerala (matta) rice. Grind to a coarse powder. Do not paste. Empty into a mixing bowl.
• STEP 2.Add ½ cup freshly grated coconut, ½ tsp salt and mix well.
• STEP 3.Add enough water to make a wet mixture. It should not be mushy. When pressed together it should hold and stay together.
• STEP 4.In the puttu steamer add a bottom layer of grated coconut, press it in gently. For the next layer add the puttu mix 3/4th way full and press gently, not tight. Lastly, add another layer of grated coconut and pack it in lightly. Place the cover.
• STEP 5.Place it in the heat and steam for about 10 minutes till steam escapes the top, continue to steam for another 5 minutes. Turn off the gas.
• STEP 6.Kerala puttu is ready. Open the steamer and push the puttu out onto a plate. Serve with Kadala curry.