Wheat Masala Puttu is a beautiful blend of tradition and health. Loved across South India, puttu is one of those timeless dishes that brings warmth, comfort, and homemade goodness to every meal. 💛
✨ What is Puttu?
Puttu is a traditional steamed dish popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is usually prepared by layering flour with fresh coconut and steaming it in a special puttu maker. The result is a soft, crumbly, and delicately aromatic dish that can be enjoyed in both sweet and savoury forms.
For generations, puttu has been a staple breakfast because of its simplicity, nutrition, and satisfying texture. It is light on the stomach yet keeps you full for hours.
People enjoy puttu in many forms:
🌿 Sweet puttu with banana and sugar
🌶️ Savory masala puttu with spices and vegetables
🥥 Coconut-rich traditional puttu
🌾 Healthy wheat and millet variations
Its versatility makes puttu one of the most comforting and adaptable South Indian dishes.
🌿 The Speciality of Puttu
One of the biggest specialities of puttu is its cooking method. Unlike deep-fried breakfast dishes, puttu is completely steamed, making it healthier and easier to digest.
Why people love puttu:
✔️ Steamed and healthy
✔️ Soft and fluffy texture
✔️ Naturally filling and comforting
✔️ Easy to customize with flavours
✔️ Perfect for breakfast or dinner
✔️ Traditional homemade goodness
You can pair puttu with banana, kadala curry, chutney, sugar, or spicy curries, making it one of the most versatile South Indian dishes.
🌾 Why Wheat Puttu is Special
Wheat puttu is a healthier variation of classic rice puttu. Made using wheat flour, it has a rich earthy taste and a slightly denser texture that feels wholesome and satisfying.
Compared to regular puttu, wheat puttu is:
✨ Rich in fiber
✨ More nutritious and filling
✨ Great for healthy eating
✨ Ideal for weight-conscious meals
✨ Comforting and naturally delicious
The mild nutty flavor of wheat blends beautifully with coconut and spices, creating a balanced and hearty dish.
🌶️ The Magic of Masala Wheat Puttu
Masala Wheat Puttu adds an exciting savory twist to the traditional recipe. Fresh vegetables, onions, curry leaves, green chilies, and simple spices are mixed with wheat flour to create a flavorful steamed dish bursting with aroma and taste.
Every bite is:
🥕 Soft and moist
🌶️ Mildly spicy
🥥 Coconut-rich
🌿 Fresh and aromatic
💛 Homemade and comforting
It is perfect for busy mornings, evening snacks, or light dinners.
🍽️ Best Side Dishes for Wheat Masala Puttu
One of the biggest advantages of puttu is how well it pairs with different side dishes. You can enjoy Wheat Masala Puttu with both simple and rich accompaniments.
Popular pairings:
🍌 Banana
🥥 Coconut chutney
🧅 Onion chutney
🌶️ Spicy curry
🫘 Kadala curry
☕ Hot tea or coffee
Even without side dishes, masala puttu tastes delicious on its own because of its flavourful seasoning.
❤️ A Dish Rooted in Tradition
Puttu is not just food — it carries memories of home, family breakfasts, and traditional kitchens filled with the aroma of steamed coconut and warm spices. Wheat Masala Puttu beautifully preserves that tradition while adding a modern healthy touch.
Simple ingredients. Traditional cooking. Pure comfort in every bite. ✨
Wheat Masala Puttu
Equipment
- 1 Puttu maker
Ingredients
- 2 Glass Wheat Puttu flour 250 ml glass
- 1-1.25 Glass Water To sprinkle
- 2 tbsp Coconut To assemble
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 3 no Green Chilli Finely chopped
- 2 inch Ginger Finely chopped
- 1 no Carrot grated
- 1 no Onion Finely chopped
- 4 tbsp Coconut grated
- Few Curry leaves
- Few Coriander leaves
Instructions
Prepare the flour Mixture
- Take the Wheat puttu flour in a bowl. Add salt and sprinkle water little by little while mixing with your fingers.
- The flour should resemble moist crumbs. When pressed in your palm, it should hold shape lightly and crumble easily.
Prepare the Masala
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and chopped green chili. Then add onions and sauté until soft and transparent.
- Mix in grated carrot and capsicum. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix everything well and switch off the flame
Combine the Masala with Flour
- Add the prepared masala mixture to the wheat flour and mix gently until evenly combined.
- The flour should remain crumbly and moist.
Layer the Puttu
- In a puttu maker, first add a layer of grated coconut. I added Puttu flour as I don't prefer too much coconut in my Puttu.
- Then add the masala wheat flour mixture until half.
- Then add two tablespoon of grated coconut.
- Again add the Masala wheat puttu flour and finally with grated coconut. I added coconut only in the middle.
Steam the Puttu
- Steam the puttu for 8–10 minutes or until steam releases fully and the aroma fills the kitchen.
- Carefully remove the puttu from the mold.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the Flour Mixture
- Take the Wheat puttu flour in a bowl. Add salt and sprinkle water little by little while mixing with your fingers.
- The flour should resemble moist crumbs.
- When pressed in your palm, it should hold shape lightly and crumble easily. Allow it to sit for sometime.
Prepare the Masala
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and chopped green chili. Then add onions and sauté until soft and transparent.
- Mix in grated carrot and capsicum (if using). Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add shredded coconut, turmeric powder and salt. Mix everything well and switch off the flame.
Why Masala Makes it Special
- The vegetables and spices give the puttu a flavourful savoury twist while adding colour and nutrition.
Combine the Masala with Flour
- Add the prepared masala mixture to the wheat flour and mix gently until evenly combined.
- The flour should remain crumbly and moist.
Layer the Puttu
- In a puttu maker, first add a layer of grated coconut. I added Puttu flour as I don’t prefer too much coconut in my Puttu.
- Then add the masala wheat flour mixture until half.
- Then add two tablespoon of grated coconut.
- Again add the Masala wheat puttu flour and finally with grated coconut. Again I added coconut only in the middle.
Steam the Puttu
- Steam the puttu for 8–10 minutes or until steam releases fully and the aroma fills the kitchen.
- Carefully remove the puttu from the mold.
This comforting South Indian dish combines traditional cooking with healthy ingredients, making it a perfect homemade meal for the whole family.
