Paal Puttu is a beloved breakfast dish from Kerala that combines the subtle sweetness of coconut-infused rice flour with the creamy richness of sweetened milk.
In a large bowl, place the puttu powder and salt. Mix well.
Sprinkle required water and make a crumble as for puttu. Cover and keep it for 10 minutes.
Now mix it well with your hand, It should be a bread crumb consistency and not a dough. If you find that the mixture is slightly dry, add a little more water and mix.
Add 1/2 cup grated coconut and grated carrot.
Add sugar and milk powder.
Combine well. Add 2 cups water to the bottom vessel of the puttu maker and allow to simmer till hot.
Place the round perforated disc with holes inside the puttu mould such that it fits well at the bottom of the mould. Place 1 tbsp of grated coconut at the bottom of the puttu mould. Carefully and slowly pour 2 and half tablespoon of puttu powder from a height followed by another layer of 1 tbsp of grated coconut. Again layer with 2 1/2 tbsps of puttu powder and finish off with 1 tbsp of grated coconut on the top. Place the lid over the puttu mould and place the mould over the water vessel. Steam on high medium flame for 5-6 mts and 4 mts on low flame.