Banana Puttu | Pazham Puttu
The breakfast that powers most of Kerala before 8 AM. Rice flour, grated coconut, and steam — nothing more, nothing less. The texture should be fluffy and loose, never dense or packed.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1 cup Rice flour — roasted
- 11/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 2 Banana
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- Cardamom powder, a pinch
- Water, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cut the plantain into small cubes and grate the coconut.
Step 2
Warm the oil in a pan and cook until the bananas are turned into golden brown.
Step 3
Add a pinch of cardamom powder, sugar, grated coconut and mix it well. Cook it again for 3 minutes. Set aside.
Step 4
Add salt and required water to the rice four and mixing for about 5 minute or till the rice flour turns to a slightly lumpy consistency.
Step 5
Now layer a puttu kutti with sauteed coconut banana mixture, then add the puttu mixture and then again layer with banana mixture. Steam for 4-5 minutes till the rice flour is done and cooked well.
Step 6
Banana Puttu or Pazham Puttu is ready to serve, have it with a cup of hot tea.
Tip
Coconut oil is the default cooking fat in Kerala kitchens. It adds a depth of flavour that other oils simply cannot match in these recipes.
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