Puttu Flour:

In order to prepare red rice puttu flour, roast and grind the red rice grains coarsely. This results in flour with a high nutritional content and a pleasant aroma. It contains several anthocyanins, including flavonoid antioxidants like quercetin, myricetin, and aparendin.

When compared to white rice, it provides three times the fiber and protein. Red rice flavor contains flavonoids that may lower your risk of developing chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as help your body reduce inflammation and control free radical levels. It provides enough energy for everyday needs because of its high calorie content. It bonds well and works well for both baking and frying.

To prepare red rice puttu, you follow a similar process to making regular puttu but use red rice puttu flour instead. You mix the red rice puttu flour with water and a pinch of salt to create a crumbly mixture, then layer it with grated coconut and steam it in a puttu vessel. The end result is a red-tinted, nutritious, and slightly nuttier-flavored puttu.

Red rice puttu is appreciated not only for its unique flavor and color but also for its potential health benefits. It is considered a healthier choice for those looking to incorporate whole grains into their diet and can be an excellent option for individuals who are conscious of their dietary choices.

How to Cook Kerala Dish Puttu?

Steps for Puttu recipe

Ingredients:

Red Rice Flour, 2 cups Freshly grated coconut, 1 cup Salt to taste Warm water, 1 cup

Steps:

1. Mix salt with warm water.

2. Take the flour into a bowl. Add warm water little by little and mix well. The mixture should be wet and crumbly.

3. Take the puttu maker. Place coconut in the base, top with rice flour mix, and top with more coconut and rice flour.

4. Place in the steamer and cook for 10 minutes.

5. Unmold and serve

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