Prepare Tasty Mani 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 4 servings
- Rice flour : 2 cup
- Water : 2 cup or, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a pan pour water and salt in it.
Step 2
Wait till it gets boiled.
Step 3
Add rice flour to it and off flame give it a good stir.
Step 4
Mix it well using hands for about 5 minutes and then make it oval shaped dough to place in a idiyappm maker.
Step 5
Use a plate or plastic sheet and pour rice flour on it.
Step 6
Then using a idiyappm maker squeeze the dough on the rice flour and pour rice flour frequently so that it wont stick with each other.
Step 7
Then by using a sieve or any plate which have small holes remove the excess flour.
Step 8
Enter Step.
Step 9
Transfer the matter in to puttu maker with coconut gratings alternately.
Step 10
Place maker on a pressure cooker or steaming vessel and steam for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 11
Push out the cakes from the maker to a plate and serve with plantain, or curry or with sugar.
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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