http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puttu
I know Puttu as a dish that would at least be prepared once in a month by my mother. A dish famous in the southern part of India (Chennai & Kerala). I guess, mom learnt coz of her association with "Madras" , the now Chennai. It was her schooling destination.
We also come from the south of India. But Puttu does not belong to our region.. ;) Its funny how every 100 meters there's a change in language, cuisines, culture..just about everything. But what is interesting the way we all come together! :)
Anyways, coming to the recipe... My mom is extremely fond of this dish and when you are away from home.. i guess one tends to long for some things a lot more than anything. We apparently, long for the various dishes we love.. ;)
Ingredients:
To the rice powder, add 1/2 tsp of salt, and 30 ml of water. Sprinkle the water on the rice powder and mix. The mixture should not be too wet or too dry or sticky.
Take the puttu making cylindrical jar and add the layers as follows:
Layer 1: grated coconut
Layer 2: rice powder mixture
Layer 3: grated coconut
Layer 4: rice powder mix
Layer 5: grated coconut
Steam for 15 mins & its done.. :)
Serve with coconut milk, sugar, & Banana.
(pic courtesy: google images)
Soak the rice in water for a while. Later place it on a cloth and leave it to dry. The rice should not be too dry. Let it be a li'l damp. Grind the rice in a mixer. Sieve & roast in a vessel.
I know Puttu as a dish that would at least be prepared once in a month by my mother. A dish famous in the southern part of India (Chennai & Kerala). I guess, mom learnt coz of her association with "Madras" , the now Chennai. It was her schooling destination.
We also come from the south of India. But Puttu does not belong to our region.. ;) Its funny how every 100 meters there's a change in language, cuisines, culture..just about everything. But what is interesting the way we all come together! :)
Anyways, coming to the recipe... My mom is extremely fond of this dish and when you are away from home.. i guess one tends to long for some things a lot more than anything. We apparently, long for the various dishes we love.. ;)
Ingredients:
- Rice Powder - 1 cup
- Grated coconut
- Water - 30 ml
- Salt to taste
To the rice powder, add 1/2 tsp of salt, and 30 ml of water. Sprinkle the water on the rice powder and mix. The mixture should not be too wet or too dry or sticky.
Take the puttu making cylindrical jar and add the layers as follows:
Layer 1: grated coconut
Layer 2: rice powder mixture
Layer 3: grated coconut
Layer 4: rice powder mix
Layer 5: grated coconut
Steam for 15 mins & its done.. :)
Serve with coconut milk, sugar, & Banana.
(pic courtesy: google images)P.S:
In case you do not have Rice Powder readily available. You can prepare it at home.
Soak the rice in water for a while. Later place it on a cloth and leave it to dry. The rice should not be too dry. Let it be a li'l damp. Grind the rice in a mixer. Sieve & roast in a vessel.
Also, you can prepare Puttu using Ragi "finger millet" powder. Ragi is known to be extremely nutritious and is probably a staple food for babies after cereal's! :)
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