Red rice steamcake
This is chuvanna chiratta puttu for Malayalees. Made from coarsely ground red rice flour, the puttu is steamed in a coconut shell shaped puttu maker. There is a perforated lid at the bottom of the chiratta puttu through which steam from boiling water enters the puttu maker and cooks the puttu. Traditionally, the puttu maker is a long bamboo in which layers of rice flour and grated coconut is stuffed. It is kept on top of a vessel with boiling water and its top closely fits the puttu maker. Nowadays, a steel puttu maker is fitted on top of a pressure cooker. Ingredients of my favorite puttu.. Chuvanna puttu podi - 1/2 cup Salt - a pinch Water - a splash Coconut, grated - 3 Tbsp The method to make the earthy flavored puttu.. In a bowl, mix puttu podi and salt. Add water little by little and merge gently with your fingers. Combine softly to remove any lumps. Set aside for a few minutes. ...