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Puttu Kerala Style Steamed Rice Cake Recipe

A classic Kerala breakfast steamed in cylinders.

Puttu traditional recipe

Puttu

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ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Servings: 2

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Rice flour -> Ragi

Ingredients

  • Rice flour
  • Grated coconut
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Moisten flour.
  2. Layer with coconut.
  3. Steam.
Puttu - additional

Tips & Variations

Flour should be crumbly

You will love it

Puttu is made by steaming layers of rice flour and coconut. It is eaten for breakfast with kadala curry, banana, or sugar.

Serving: Serve hot.

Storage: Consume fresh

Tools Required

Puttu maker

FAQ

Breakfast food?

Yes.

Vegan?

Yes.

Gluten-free?

Yes.

Steamed?

Yes.

Daily?

Yes.

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