Indian
Puttu
“A steamed cylinder of rice flour layered with grated coconut, creating a soft and crumbly breakfast staple.”
Medium30 min
Where it comes from
Puttu is a traditional breakfast from Kerala's tropical coast, where rice and coconut are abundant staples.
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How it's made
- 1
Mix rice flour with salt and water to form a crumbly texture.
- 2
Layer rice flour mixture and grated coconut in a puttu maker.
- 3
Steam the layers until cooked through and fragrant.
- 4
Remove from the steamer and gently push out the puttu.
- 5
Serve warm with banana or curry.
