Kerala Puttu Recipe in English (Steamed Rice Flour Cake)

Ingredients

For Puttu Flour

• Rice flour – 2 cups (puttu podi)

• Grated coconut – 1 cup

• Salt – ¼ tsp

• Water – as needed

Optional

• Sugar or jaggery – for sweet version

Kerala Puttu Recipe

1. Prepare the Flour

1. Take rice flour in a mixing bowl.

2. Add salt and mix well.

3. Sprinkle water little by little.

4. Mix using fingers until it becomes moist and crumbly.

2. Steam the Coconut

1. Boil water in the puttu cooker (bottom vessel).

2. Keep ready while filling the puttu maker.

3. Layer the Puttu Maker

1. Add 2 tbsp grated coconut at the bottom.

2. Add 3–4 tbsp prepared rice flour.

3. Repeat layers until full.

4. End with coconut on top.

4. Steam the Puttu

1. Place the cylinder on the cooker.

2. Steam for 5–7 minutes.

5. Serve Hot

Remove carefully and push out the puttu using a stick.

Serving Suggestions (Traditional Kerala Style)

Puttu tastes best with:

• Kadala Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)

• Ripe banana

• Papadam

• Sugar + coconut

• Ghee + jaggery

Tips for Soft Puttu

✅ Use fine puttu flour
✅ Do not add too much water
✅ Always steam on medium heat
✅ Fresh coconut gives best taste