Puttu/Kuzha Puttu… Hot and steaming with delicious layers of rice flour and fresh coconut is a well-known breakfast delicacy of Kerala cuisine. Literature such as “thiruvilayadal puram” of the 16th century, has mentions of this dish thus suggesting that it may have originated in Tamil Nadu. Whatever may be the origin this zero oil dish is a well-celebrated dish by the health freaks. Accompanied by “Kadala curry” a spicy gravy made with black channa this classic combo is an excellent wholesome meal.
Ingredients for Puttu Recipe:
- Processed puttu ragi flour store-bought 1 cup
- Coconut grated 1 cup
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Water as required
Preparation Method:
- Heat water till warm
- Add salt to the flour.
- Sprinkle water and mix the flour well till it’s crumbly.
- Fill the puttu mould, alternating layers of Ragi flour with coconut.
- Steam and serve hot
Ingredients for Kadala curry:
- Black channa 1 cup soaked overnight and pressure cooked till soft
- Tomato puree 2 cups
- Coconut oil 3 tbsps
- Mustard seeds 1 tsp
- Finely chopped onion 1 medium
- Sambhar onions/shallots 10
- Curry leaves few
- Green chilly slit 4
- Ginger 1 inch piece finely chopped
- Coriander leaves handful
For masala paste
- Grated coconut 1/2 cup
- Fennel seeds/saunf 1 tsp
- Cloves 6
- Cinnamon 1 inch piece
- Peppercorn 10
- Mace a few strands
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Chilly powder 2 tsps
- Coriander powder 2 tsps
- Nutmeg powder 1/4tsp
Masala Paste preparation:
- Grated coconut 1/2 cup dry roasted till brown
- Add 1 cup of water and grind to a smooth paste.
Preparation Method:
- Take a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add oil and splutter mustard.
- Add the curry leaves and green chillies.
- Saute and add the onions slices and shallots.
- Saute well till light brown.
- Add the tomato puree and pour in a cup of water.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes till it reduces to a thick paste.
- Add the masala paste and cook well till the raw flavour disappears.’
- Add the cooked black channa.
- Sprinkle the required salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Adjust the gravy to a thick consistency.
- Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot with Puttu
Kuzha Puttu with Kadala Curry is Ready 🙂
