Kerala Egg Puttu

Ingredients

• 2 cups puttu flour (roasted rice flour)
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Warm water as needed
• 4 boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 curry leaves

Method

1. Mix puttu flour and salt; sprinkle warm water and rub until the flour is moist and crumbly.
2. Layer the flour with grated coconut in a puttu maker or steamer; steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Heat coconut oil and fry mustard seeds and curry leaves until they crackle.
4. Add onion and tomato; cook for 4 minutes.
5. Add turmeric, chilli powder and salt; cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the boiled eggs and toss gently to coat in the masala.
7. Serve the hot puttu with the egg roast.
8. Eat with a banana on the side, Kerala style, if you like.