Oattu Pathilu
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Ponni rice
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing oattu pathilu, grind all the ingredients together to make a fine batter.
Step 2
Now press some batter on a banana leaf and cook it on all sides in an(oattu kallu).
Step 3
The pathilu should be 3/4 inches thick.
Step 4
When cooked well apply coconut milk or pure ghee on it to make the pathilu mild.
Tip
When the recipe says "medium heat," it means medium. Kerala cooking is not about high-flame drama — most of the work happens at a patient, steady temperature.
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