How To Make Banana Jaggery Puttu: Tips To Follow
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A classic South Indian meal prepared with rice flour, puttu is often consumed for breakfast or as a snack. Layering it with some sweet ingredients can also make it transform into a delicious dessert. Banana Jaggery Puttu is one of the varieties that is a favourite among adults and children. Blending the juicy flavour of ripe bananas with the sweet taste of jaggery, this is a healthy dish. Just a few ingredients: rice flour, bananas, jaggery, grated coconut, and a bit of salt are needed to make the surprisingly easy Banana Jaggery Puttu. Each layer has its unique taste and the end product is quite satisfying 

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups rice flour
  • 5 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 1 pinch salt
  •  Water (as needed)

Method

Preparation  Of The Ingredients

To begin, prepare your jaggery by grating it with a knife and putting it aside. Next, cut the bananas into thin slices after peeling and slicing them lengthwise. Make sure the bananas are ripe so they can showcase their inherent sweetness, which goes well with the jaggery. Next, get the grated coconut ready. Since it improves the dish's flavour overall, the coconut should be fresh. Now that everything is ready, you may combine and arrange the ingredients for your Banana Jaggery Puttu.

Mixing the Ingredients

Put the rice flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl. This step is important because it assists in blending the puttu’s flavours well. To achieve a crumbly texture that holds together when pressed, gradually add a small amount of water to the flour mixture while mixing continuously. Don't pour in too much water all at once. Put this mixture aside for a bit after you've got the desired texture. Heat water in a steamer in the meantime. You can get ready to put together the layers of banana, jaggery, and coconut for the puttu as the water warms up. 

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Layering in the Puttu Maker

After finishing your preparations, it's time to fill your puttu maker with layers of ingredients. To create the first layer, begin by adding a little amount of grated coconut to the bottom of the puttu maker. This serves as a base and prevents the ingredients from sticking. The rice flour mixture should then be added in layers, followed by some sliced banana slices and grated jaggery. Once the puttu maker is full, keep adding layers of these ingredients, being sure to finish with a layer of grated coconut. After layering, place the puttu maker on top of the hot water and cover it with its lid. 

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Cooking and Serving

Once your layers are in place, put the puttu maker on the steamer and let it cook for seven to eight minutes. Because it will be hot, take care while removing from the steamer after the cooking time. Slide the puttu onto a platter after carefully removing the cover. The lovely layers need to show through, displaying the coconut, jaggery, and bananas in an appealing arrangement. Serve warm, drizzled with honey for extra sweetness. For a satisfying experience that blends the flavours of traditional South Indian food with modern tastes, serve your Banana Jaggery Puttu with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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It's not as hard as you might think to make this tasty treat at home. The success rate of this recipe is high and the nutritional value is high too. As you serve it to loved ones, see how they appreciate the depth of flavours and textures in each bite.