How long does Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) serve?

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

Is Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)?

250 grams Puttu Flour, 4 Eggs, 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 0.6 grams Black Pepper Powder, 2 grams Curry leaves, 150 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)?

About 490 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)

Name: Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Puttu Flour; ½ tsp Salt; 150 ml Water, For Mixing; 80 grams Coconut (Grated); 4 Eggs; 0.6 grams Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1½ tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 grams Curry leaves; 150 grams Onion, Thinly Sliced; 5 grams Ginger, Crushed; 5 grams Garlic, Crushed; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 100 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1000 ml Water, For Steaming

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as muttaputtu, egg puttu · Veg + Egg · Tiffin

Tiffin Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mutta puttu is Kerala steamed puttu layered with grated coconut and an egg masala of onion, tomato and spices. Mild, serves 4, about 55 minutes plus resting.

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Puttu Flour250 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Mixing150 ml
Coconut (Grated)80 grams
Eggs4
Black Pepper Powder0.6 grams
Coconut Oil2½ tbsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Onion, Thinly Sliced150 grams
Ginger, Crushed5 grams
Garlic, Crushed5 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped100 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped6 grams
Water, For Steaming1000 ml

Contains: egg.

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	490kcal	1960kcal
Protein	12g	48g
Carbohydrate	60g	240g
Fat	22g	89g
Fibre	4.8g	19g
Sugar	3.8g	15g

Cookd masalas for puttu flour

Method

1
Mix the puttu flour with half the salt. Sprinkle the water a little at a time and rub with your fingers until it looks like wet sand and holds shape when pressed. Mix in half the grated coconut. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
Puttu FlourSaltWaterCoconut (Grated)
2
Beat the eggs with the black pepper powder and a pinch of salt. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan, pour in the eggs and scramble for 2 minutes until just set. Take them out.
EggsBlack Pepper PowderCoconut Oil
3
Heat the rest of the coconut oil in the same pan. Add the curry leaves and onion and fry for 5 minutes until golden. Add the ginger and garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Coconut OilCurry leavesOnionGingerGarlic
4
Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder and fry for 30 seconds. Add the tomato and the rest of the salt and cook for 4 minutes until soft. Mix in the scrambled egg and coriander leaves and cook 1 minute. The masala should be moist but not wet.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTomatoSaltCoriander Leaves
5
Boil the water in the puttu pot for 5 minutes until it steams well. Meanwhile fill the puttu tube in layers: 1 tbsp coconut, 2 tbsp egg masala, then 4 tbsp puttu flour mix. Repeat and end with coconut. Do not press it down.
Water
6
Close the tube, set it on the pot and steam for 6 to 7 minutes until steam comes out of the top. Push the puttu out onto a plate. Make the rest the same way and serve hot with banana or kadala curry.

Before you start

How long does Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)?: 250 grams Puttu Flour, 4 Eggs, 80 grams Coconut (Grated), 0.6 grams Black Pepper Powder, 2 grams Curry leaves, 150 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mutta Puttu (Egg Puttu)?: About 490 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.