A unique, sweet version of traditional Kerala puttu, with the tropical punch of pineapple. Perfect for breakfast or as an evening snack!
🧾 Ingredients:
- Rice flour (puttu podi) – 1 cup
- Ripe pineapple – ½ cup (finely chopped)
- Grated coconut – ½ cup
- Sugar or jaggery – 2–3 tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt – a pinch
- Water – as needed
👩🍳 Preparation Steps:
- Prepare the Puttu Flour:
- Add a pinch of salt to the rice flour.
- Sprinkle water little by little and mix till the flour becomes moist and crumbly (should hold shape when pressed but break apart easily).
- Steam the Pineapple:
- In a pan, sauté the chopped pineapple with sugar or jaggery until soft and juicy. Add cardamom powder. You can also add a spoon of ghee for extra aroma.
- Layering the Puttu:
- In a puttu kutti (puttu maker), start with 1 tbsp grated coconut.
- Add a layer of moist puttu flour, then a spoon of sweetened pineapple.
- Repeat the layers until the mould is full, ending with coconut.
- Steam for 5–7 minutes:
- Steam until you get the aroma of cooked pineapple and the puttu is firm.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion:
Serve warm. No side dish needed — it’s naturally sweet and flavorful. Great with banana or a glass of warm milk!
