Puttu

Puttu

Ingredients

Raw Rice -1 cup

Jaggery -  3/4 cup

Water- 1/4 cup

Cardamom powder - 2 tsp

Grated cocunut - 5-6 tbs

Method

Preparation of flour

• Soak the rice in water for 30 mins
• Dry the rice after 30 mins
• In a pan, dry fry the rice by adding rice in small amounts till it becomes golden brown in color.
• Take a mixie and grind the rice to make a fine powder.
• Heat 1/2 cup of water with a pinch of salt and tumeric, sprinkle on the rice flour 
• When the water is sprinkled, till we get the required consistency, we should be able to hold shape of the flour. This is the correct consistency
• Grease the idili plate with oil and keep this flour and cook.
• Once cooked, the flour doesnt not stick to hands.
• Sieve this flour or dry run in the mixie to break the lumps.

Preparation of syrup

• Mix 3/4 cup of jaggery with 1/4 cup of water and boil well.
• Once boiled well, the jaggery will roll well in water. At this stage switch off the stove.

Puttu

• Add the prepared flour to the syrup along with cardamom powder, and fried cashews
• Add 5-6 tbs of grated cocunut and mix well.
• Puttu is ready

Note: If you are allergic to any of the above ingredients kindly consult your medical professional before consumption.