Puttu and Kadala curry

Puttu and Kadala curry

Puttu(Steam Cake) &Kadala Curry

Puttu and Kadala curry..

Puttu and Kadala curry is one of most famous breakfast dishes in Kerala.The shape of puttu attracts you more than anything else at the first sight. Puttu, takes it shape from the cylinder in which it is cooked. Puttu is cooked in a steel vessel (Puttu maker),which has two sections(Puttu Kutti and Puttu Kudam) seperated by a perferated lid.It is cooked by steaming method.The lower section holds water  and upper section holds puttu.Way back in time Puttu was cooked in bamboo sections  and even coconut shells were also being used.

 

The history of  Puttu can take you centuries back.It is believed that Puttu was first offered to Lord Ganesha at 15th century.Puttu has made its presence in all most all the states in South India states and is just planting its roots in North India, even famous in Srilanka.

 

Puttu is normally made of rice flour ,layered with grated coconut.The classical accompaniment of Puttu is Kadala curry.Paddam and Pazham(Banana) are also being served on the side.The most famous variations of Puttu are Gothambu puttu( made of Whole wheat),Brown rice flour puttu and Rava puttu.

 

Puttu and Kadala curry being my personnel favourite , I bet you, nothing beats having a  Puttu and kadala curry to break your whole night fasting!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recipe for Puttu

 

*For four servings.

 4 cups Rice flour.

 Water to mix.

 Salt.

1 cup Grated coconut.

 

Method of Preparation : Take rice flour in a clean utensil, add salt and mix well. Add warm water little by little working the flour in between your finger,making sure your rice flour does not form big lumps of it.Continue to do this until you get all the rice flour is in granular form.Now add first layer of grated coconut in to the cylinder,and top it up with rice flour.Repeat the process and add grated coconut on top to finish off with the layering.Place the cylinder on top of the vessel(water should be boiling) and cover it with lid.Allow the steam to cake care of the cooking.Cooking time is 7-8 minutes.

 

 

 

Recipe for Kadala Curry 

 

*For four servings.

2 Tbsp  Veg.Oil.

5/6 pcs of Couury leaves.

3 pcs of Whole dried chilli.

3 Green Chillies, slit.

2 Onion.

1 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste.

3 Tomatoes.

1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder.

1 Tbsp Coriander powder .

2 Tbsp Chilli Powder.

2 Tbsp Garam Masala.

3 cups Black Channa.

Half a Tbsp Lemon juice.

4 Tbsp of Coconut cream.

Salt to taste.

 

Method Of  Preparation: Heat oil in a medium sized pan.Add curry and let it crackle (tempering),add slice onions in to it,cook it over a medium heat.Add ginger-garlic paste,cook for a minute and add slit green chillies.Add the powdered masala's now and cook for about 3-4 minutes.Add sliced tomatoes in to it,continue to cook until cooked well.Add *Black Channa in to it and add enough water.Bring water to boil and lower the fire and let it cook,checking the doneness regularly.Add lemon to balance the flavour(optional).Finish it with coconut cream and check seasoning.

 

*Black channa (black chick peas) needs to be soaked over night to prevent the under doneness.

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!!! HAPPY COOKING.