How to make Broken Wheat Puttu?

Name: Broken Wheat Puttu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup Broken Wheat; 1/2 cup Grated Coconut; 1 cup Hot Water; 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Kerala Puttu or Puttu or Pittu is an authentic South Indian breakfast recipe especially in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and even in Sri Lanka.

As puttu is a steamed food with out any oil, it is a super tasty as well as super healthy breakfast option. It is commonly accompanied with Pazham, Payaru and Pappadam. It is so yummy and delicious. Broken Wheat Puttu is a good to go puttu version.

Those who are very much conscious about their health and diet, puttu – pazham, payaru & pappadam is one of the best breakfast/ dinner options. Traditionally, puttu is made with usual White Rice Flour or with Kerala Matta Rice Flour. I have tried puttu with broken wheat. It tastes good and a healthy – diabetic friendly breakfast option also.

Broken Wheat Puttu

Broken Wheat is a diabetic friendly ingredient and we could make a lot of tasty & interesting recipes on it. By adding some flavorful seasonings and coconut, the blind boring taste of dalia will be enhanced mouth watering. Here I have tried puttu recipe from wheat dalia and enjoyed it very much. So I am sharing it with you all!

Health Benefits of Broken Wheat

Wheat Dalia is a diabetic friendly ingredient because of its complex carbohydrates that ensures a steady release of glucose in our blood.
Because of its high fiber content, it helps in proper digestion and relieves constipation.
It also helps in maintaining blood cholesterol levels.
As it is loaded with lots of fiber, it helps in weight management.
Wheat Dalia is a good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals.

About Broken Wheat Puttu

Puttu with Kadala Curry is the most famous breakfast item from Kerala Cuisine. Usually, we make Puttu from White Rice, Samba Rice, Ragi and now a days with most of the millets. This Broken Wheat Puttu is a good try and it makes me to regret that might have tried earlier.

Steaming is a good cooking technique which may retain most of nutrients. Also, no oil is required to make this puttu. So, a healthy wholesome breakfast recipe for sure.

Ingredients

Broken Wheat – Broken Wheat is the base of this recipe.

Grated Coconut – Grated coconut is added to enhance taste and it is added to hide the dryness in puttu.

Salt – Salt is added as seasoning.

Take Broken Wheat in a bowl and pour equal quantity of hot water into it. Add water till broken wheat absorbs. Let it cool to room temperature. In the mean time grate coconut.

Boil water in puttu kudam or in a pressure cooker. In the mean time, fill puttu kuzhal with alternate layers of soaked broken wheat and grated coconut. Don’t press but fill loosely.

Place the filled pittu kuzhal on steam. Cover it and cook for 8 to 10 minutes in a medium flame.

Transfer the cooked pittu in a serving plate. Kadala curry is the best accompaniment to any puttu. But we may serve with cooked green gram, papad and banana famously known as Puttu-Pazham-Payaru-Papadam. A steam cooked grain, gram with crunchy papad and a fruit, guess what? A complete wholesome breakfast option. Thanks to the traditions of Kerala!

Note: All nutritional values are only approximate.

Recipe Card

Broken Wheat Puttu

Author:Selvi Senthil NathanCooking Method:SteamingCuisine:IndianCourses:BreakfastRecipe Keys:NNo Oil Recipes PPuttu

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Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 minsDifficulty:BeginnerServings:2Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

1 cup Broken Wheat

¹⁄₂ cup Grated Coconut
1 cup Hot Water
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt (As per taste)

Instructions

Take broken wheat in a bowl. Add salt and mix. Now add hot water into it till it absorb water. Leave it aside for 10 minutes to cool.
Boil water for steaming. Take puttu kuzhal and fill it with alternate layers of soaked broken wheat and grated coconut. Cover it with lid and steam for 10 minutes.
Once it cooked, transfer puttu to a plate. Serve it with traditional kadala curry or with pazham, payaru and papadam. Or even with grated coconut and jaggery.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 260kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Sodium 9705mg405%
Potassium 297mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 41.7g14%
Protein 7g15%

Calcium 26 mg
Iron 5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Puttu, a traditional Kerala recipe, tried in a diabetic friendly ingredient. Enjoy a tasty & even more diabetic/ diet friendly Puttu.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Puttu Healthy?

Yes. As puttu is a steaming food and made from a healthy broken wheat it is a healthy diabetic friendly breakfast/ dinner option.

Is Puttu a wholesome Breakfast?

Yes. Puttu is generally made from a coarse grain powder. And it will be served with Kadala Curry or with Payaru - both are good sources of protein. So, Puttu with its traditional accompaniments is a wholesome meal.