Wheat Masala Puttu
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. It 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.
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.
Do not add too much water, or the puttu may become hard and sticky.
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
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. I added coconut only in the middle.
Coconut layers help keep the puttu soft, moist, and aromatic.
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.