Rice Puttu

Instructions

1. This recipe will make 1-2 serving of Rice Puttu.
2. Wash and soak rice overnight or for 8 hours.
3. Drain and spread the rice on a kitchen towel to dry for 20 minutes, keeping a bit of moisture.
4. Grind the rice until it is mildly coarse.
5. In a large bowl, mix the ground rice with salt and grated coconut.
6. Sprinkle 2 tbsp water and mix until crumbly. The mixture should hold together when pressed but crumble when released.
7. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
8. In a Puttu mold, layer rice mixture, coconut, and top with more rice mixture. Lightly press and cover.
9. Fill the Puttu steamer with water and place the mold inside.
10. Steam on high heat for 10 minutes. Let steam escape for the last 5 minutes.
11. Remove the mold, push the steamed Puttu onto a plate, and repeat with remaining mixture.
12. Serve with Kadala Curry .