How long does Aval Puttu take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aval Puttu serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aval Puttu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Aval Puttu?

250 grams Flattened Rice, 80 grams Coconut, 500 ml Water, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, ½ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aval Puttu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aval Puttu?

About 288 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aval Puttu

Name: Aval Puttu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Flattened Rice; 500 ml Water, For Rinsing; 100 ml Water, For Mixing; 80 grams Coconut, Grated; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 500 ml Water, For Steaming

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as aval pittu, poha puttu · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Aval puttu, a Kerala steamed breakfast of coarse flattened rice with grated coconut and cardamom, made in a puttu mould. Mild, serves 4, about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Flattened Rice250 grams
Water, For Rinsing500 ml
Water, For Mixing100 ml
Coconut, Grated80 grams
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Water, For Steaming500 ml

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	288kcal	1152kcal
Protein	4.8g	19g
Carbohydrate	52g	208g
Fat	7.4g	30g
Fibre	3.1g	12g
Sugar	1.2g	4.8g

Method

1
Rinse the aval with the rinsing water and drain it well. Pulse it in a mixie for 2 to 3 seconds until it is coarse like rava; do not make a powder.
Flattened RiceWater
2
Transfer the aval to a bowl. Sprinkle the mixing water little by little and mix with your fingers until the aval is moist but not wet. Rest it for 5 minutes; it should hold lightly when pressed and break apart easily.
Water
3
Mix in half the grated coconut, the cardamom powder and the salt. Break up any lumps with your fingers until the mixture is loose.
CoconutCardamom PowderSalt
4
Boil the steaming water in a steamer on medium flame for 5 minutes until it boils steadily. Spread some of the remaining coconut at the bottom of the puttu mould, fill it with the aval mixture, and finish with the rest of the coconut.
Water
5
Steam the mould on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes. The puttu is done when it feels soft and holds its shape. Serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Aval Puttu take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aval Puttu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aval Puttu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aval Puttu spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Aval Puttu?: 250 grams Flattened Rice, 80 grams Coconut, 500 ml Water, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, ½ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aval Puttu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aval Puttu?: About 288 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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