Arisi Puttu

Method

1. 1

   Make arisi puttu mixture: Take 2 cups arisi maavu (rice flour). If using store-bought rice flour roast it in a dry pan 4-5 minutes until lightly golden. Add salt and sprinkle water gradually while rubbing until moist and crumbly.

2. 2

   Test moisture: The mixture should hold shape when pressed and crumble when dropped. Rice puttu mixture should be white and crumbly.

3. 3

   Prepare fresh coconut: Have half cup freshly grated coconut ready.

4. 4

   Fill puttu maker: Place disc at bottom. Add a layer of grated coconut then rice flour mixture. Repeat ending with coconut.

5. 5

   Prepare steamer: Fill base vessel with water and bring to a rolling boil.

6. 6

   Attach and steam: Attach filled cylinder. Steam 5-7 minutes until steam comes through the holes.

7. 7

   Check: Steam should flow freely from the top.

8. 8

   Push out: Use the wooden pusher to push arisi puttu onto a plate.

9. 9

   Check texture: Arisi puttu should be white and crumbly with clearly visible layers of coconut.

10. 10

    Serve: Serve immediately with kadala curry, coconut milk or ripe banana.