Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
Special equipment needed:
- Puttu maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour and salt. Mix well.
2. Add water little by little and mix well until the flour becomes moist.
3. Take the puttu maker and fill the bottom layer with grated coconut.
4. Add a layer of the moist wheat flour mixture on top of the coconut layer.
5. Repeat the process of adding coconut and wheat flour mixture until the puttu maker is filled.
6. Close the puttu maker and steam for 10-12 minutes.
7. Once done, remove the puttu from the maker and serve hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
Steam at medium heat
Serving size:
4-5 people
Nutritional information:
Calories: 150 per serving
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Wheat flour can be substituted with rice flour or ragi flour.
- Grated coconut can be substituted with grated carrot or beetroot.
Variations:
- Add jaggery or sugar to the wheat flour mixture to make sweet puttu.
- Add cardamom powder or cinnamon powder to the wheat flour mixture for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the wheat flour mixture is moist enough to hold its shape.
- Do not overfill the puttu maker as it may cause the puttu to break.
- Serve hot with banana or sugar.
Storage instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
Steam the puttu for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the puttu in a traditional puttu kutti (puttu maker) or on a plate.
Garnishes:
Garnish with grated coconut or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
Serve with banana or sugar.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with coconut chutney or sambar.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the puttu breaks, the wheat flour mixture may be too dry. Add more water to the mixture.
- If the puttu is too hard, the wheat flour mixture may be too moist. Add more wheat flour to the mixture.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the puttu maker is clean before use.
Food history:
Puttu is a traditional breakfast dish from Kerala, India.
Flavor profiles:
The wheat puttu has a mild, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness from the coconut.
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot for breakfast or as a snack.
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