Paal Puttu | Easy Breakfast

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 2 cup Puttu podi
• 1 nos Carrot — grated
• 2 tbsp Milk powder
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 2 pinch Salt
• Water, to taste
• 1+1/2 cup Coconut — grated

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a large bowl, place the puttu powder and salt. Stir everything together thoroughly.

2. Step 2

   Sprinkle required water and make a crumble as for puttu. Cover and keep it for 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Now mix it well with your hand, It should be a bread crumb consistency and not a dough. If you find that the mixture is slightly dry, add a little more water and mix.

4. Step 4

   Add 1/2 cup grated coconut and grated carrot.

5. Step 5

   Add sugar and milk powder.

6. Step 6

   Fold everything together gently. Add 2 cups water to the bottom vessel of the puttu maker and allow to simmer till hot.

7. Step 7

   Place the round perforated disc with holes inside the puttu mould such that it fits well at the bottom of the mould. Place 1 tbsp of grated coconut at the bottom of the puttu mould. Carefully and slowly pour 2 and half tablespoon of puttu powder from a height followed by another layer of 1 tbsp of grated coconut. Again layer with 2 1/2 tbsps of puttu powder and finish off with 1 tbsp of grated coconut on the top. Place the lid over the puttu mould and place the mould over the water vessel. Steam on high-medium heat for 5-6 mts and 4 mts on low heat.

8. Step 8

   Serve warm with a cup of tea.