Murungai Keerai Puttu (Drumstick Leaves Puttu) Recipe
Murungai Keerai Puttu is a traditional and nutritious South Indian breakfast dish made from fresh drumstick leaves (Moringa), combined with millets, rice flour, and fresh coconut. This flavorful recipe offers a healthy and filling start to your day. Often enjoyed in Kerala, this dish can also be served as an evening snack, offering the perfect balance of taste and health.
Cuisine:
Kerala Recipes
Course:
South Indian Breakfast
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ragi Flour (Finger Millet/ Nagli) | 1/2 cup |
| Bajra Flour (Pearl Millet) | 1/2 cup |
| Rice Flour | 1 cup |
| Drumstick Leaves (Moringa/Murungai Keerai) | 1 cup (fresh, chopped) |
| Salt | As required |
| Water | As required |
| Ghee | 2 teaspoons |
| Fresh Coconut (grated) | 1 cup |
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Instructions:
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Sauté the Drumstick Leaves:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add the freshly chopped drumstick leaves and sauté for about a minute, or until they shrink slightly. Set aside.
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Prepare the Flour Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ragi flour, bajra flour, and rice flour.
- Add salt to taste and mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Gradually sprinkle water into the flour mixture, a little at a time, while mixing. Rub the flour with your fingers to ensure it has a crumbly texture.
- The mixture should resemble the consistency of puttu flour: when pressed between your palms, it should hold its shape but crumble easily when squeezed tightly.
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Assemble the Puttu:
- Fill the base of your puttu maker with water, ensuring it’s about 3/4th full. Place the puttu maker on the stove to heat.
- Insert the disc with holes into the cylindrical vessel of the puttu maker.
- Layer the bottom of the cylindrical vessel with 3 teaspoons of grated coconut.
- Add a layer of the sautéed drumstick leaves, followed by half of the prepared puttu flour.
- Continue layering with grated coconut, drumstick leaves, and the remaining puttu flour until you reach the top of the cylindrical vessel.
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Steam the Puttu:
- Close the cylindrical vessel with its lid and place it on top of the base vessel on the stove.
- Steam the puttu for about 10 minutes on medium flame, or until the top of the puttu starts releasing steam.
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Serve:
- Once the Murungai Keerai Puttu is done steaming, allow it to cool slightly before removing it from the cylindrical vessel using the puttu maker stick.
- The healthy drumstick leaves puttu is now ready to be served.
Serving Suggestions:
Murungai Keerai Puttu pairs wonderfully with Kerala Kadala Curry, making for a wholesome and satisfying breakfast. You can also enjoy it as a light lunch or snack throughout the day. Its mild flavor and healthful ingredients make it a delightful choice for any meal.
Enjoy this traditional Kerala dish as a great way to nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds!
