Paruppu Puttu Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak the lentils in water for 2-3 hours and drain.
• STEP 2.Grind the lentils to a coarse paste using a blender or food processor.
• STEP 3.Mix the ground lentils with grated coconut and salt.
• STEP 4.Fill a puttu maker with alternating layers of lentil mixture and grated coconut.
• STEP 5.Steam the puttu for about 10-15 minutes or until cooked.
• STEP 6.Remove the puttu from the puttu maker and serve hot with coconut chutney or any spicy curry.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the lentils for a few hours to soften them before grinding.
• You can adjust the consistency of the lentil mixture by adding water as needed.
• If you don't have a puttu maker, you can use a steamer or idli maker to steam the puttu.

Storage and Serving

• Paruppu Puttu is best served hot and fresh.
• Leftover puttu can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, steam the puttu for a few minutes until heated through.