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.
How to make Broken Wheat Puttu?
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.
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