Puttu!..

Kerala food at its best! Puttu aka rice steamed cake is Kerala’s traditional breakfast that is usually served with Kadala (black chickpeas/kala chana) curry or moong dal curry. It is also relished with ripe banana, jackfruit or fish curry.

Puttu. Featuring layers of steamed rice flour and fresh grated coconut, this recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the authentic flavors of cuisine of Kerala. What better way to enjoy a weekend brunch than by having this delicious and nutritious classic dish.

Puttu recipe calls for the use of coarsely ground rice flour and grated coconut. It is steamed in a metal puttu maker (a steamer in cylindrical or dome shape) though it can also be prepared with Idli plates or a coconut shell and steamed in a pressure cooker. Though traditionally prepared with rice flour, it can also be prepared with wheat flour, ragi (horse gram), oats or couscous.