{"id":"recipe_4f3654d56b","slug":"puttu-steamed-rice-cake","title":"Puttu (Steamed Rice Cake)","description":"A classic South Indian breakfast dish made from steamed cylinders of ground rice and layered with fresh grated coconut. It is light, gluten-free, and traditionally served with spicy Kadala curry or sweet bananas.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups rice flour (coarse)","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":260,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"coarse ground","notes":"roasted for better aroma","group":"Puttu Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup water (approximate)","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"room temperature","notes":"add gradually to reach crumbly texture","group":"Puttu Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup grated coconut","name":"Coconut","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"freshly grated","notes":"unsweetened","group":"Layering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Puttu Mixture","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and salt.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the rice flour and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Gradually sprinkle water into the flour mixture, mixing with your fingertips. The texture should be moist and crumbly, holding its shape when pressed in your palm but breaking apart easily when poked.","group":"Preparation","title":"Gradually sprinkle water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a puttu maker (steamer), place the perforated disc at the bottom. Start with a layer of grated coconut (about 2 tablespoons), followed by the rice flour mixture until the cylinder is halfway full. Add another small layer of coconut, fill the rest with rice flour, and top with a final layer of coconut.","group":"Steaming","title":"Place the perforated disc","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Boil water in the base of the steamer or a pressure cooker. Place the filled puttu cylinder on top. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes until steam escapes freely from the top of the cylinder.","group":"Steaming","title":"Boil water in the base of the steamer or a pressure cooker","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Carefully remove the cylinder and use a stick or the handle of a spoon to gently push the puttu cake out onto a plate.","group":"Serving","title":"Carefully remove the cylinder and use a stick or the handle of a spoon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the rice flour is coarsely ground for the best texture. The moisture level is critical; the flour should be damp enough to hold its shape when pressed but dry enough to crumble easily. 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It tends to harden as it cools.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 2-3 minutes to restore softness before serving."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f3654d56b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=819f7a4c-2d0e-4214-8b06-483404e44b4e","imageAlt":"Puttu (Steamed Rice Cake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","steamed","south indian","rice flour","coconut","vegan","gluten free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Puttu (Steamed Rice Cake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T16:56:01.656Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T16:56:01.656Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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