Puttu (steamed coconut rice powder)(Veg)
Rise and shine with this traditional Indian breakfast dish.
NB. For this recipe you will need a puttu maker or an idli mould.
Ingredients
500g/17oz rice flour
pinch salt
½ tsp cumin seeds
water, as necessary
250g/8½oz freshly grated coconut, or desiccated coconut
sliced banana or ripe plantains, to serve (optional)
Preparation method
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rice flour, salt and cumin seeds until well combined. Add enough water to bring the flour mixture together as a coarse paste.
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Fill the bottom section of the puttu maker with water.
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Spread a layer of the rice flour paste evenly into the top section of the puttu maker, then sprinkle over a layer of the grated coconut. Repeat the process until all of the paste and the coconut has been used up.
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Bring the water in the puttu maker to the boil. Steam the puttu for 2-3 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
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To serve, turn out the puttu onto a serving plate and serve with sliced banana or ripe plantains.
