Thaliya Puttu (Coorg Steamed Rice Cake)
Thaliya Puttu is a traditional Coorg (Kodava) steamed rice cake. A smooth rice batter is poured into a greased plate (thali) or mould and steamed until set into a soft, spongy cake. Mild and easy to digest, it is served hot for breakfast or dinner with chutney or a light curry. About 250 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Garnish
- Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)
Main
- Water — 1 cup (whole)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- rice — 250 g (ground)
- Ghee — 2 tbsp (whole)
Tempering
- Coconut Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
Method
- Wash and soak the rice for a few hours, then grind it with a little water into a smooth, pourable batter. Stir in salt to taste.
- Lightly grease the steaming plate (thali) or moulds with coconut oil so the puttu does not stick.
- Pour the batter into the greased plate to about one-third depth and set up the steamer with water at a rolling boil.
- Steam the puttu on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until set and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Do not fry.
- Rest for a couple of minutes, then unmould the steamed cake. Drizzle with ghee, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve hot with chutney or a light curry.
Common questions
- What is ಥಲಿಯ ಪುಟ್ಟೂ (ಕೂರ್ಗ ಸ್ತೆಅಮೆದ ರೈಸ್ ಕೇಕ್) in English?
- ಥಲಿಯ ಪುಟ್ಟೂ (ಕೂರ್ಗ ಸ್ತೆಅಮೆದ ರೈಸ್ ಕೇಕ್) is written Thaliya Puttu (Coorg Steamed Rice Cake) in English.
- How many calories in one plate of Thaliya Puttu (Coorg Steamed Rice Cake)?
- 233 kcal per plate.
- How much cooking time?
- 35 min — 15 min prep, 20 min cooking.