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Vegan Red Rice Puttu Recipe

Red Rice Puttu with Steamed Broken Whole Grain Rice from the Coasts of Kerala.

Whole Food Plant Based Red Rice Puttu Recipe

Course: Course 3 (Grain Dish) for Lunch & Dinner Meals
Cuisine: Kerala Recipe from South India
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Red Rice
1/2 cup Coconut grated

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Coarsely grind red rice to a coarsely ground flour.
2. Steam in a puttu maker. Alternatively, stuff into tumblers / glasses and steam.
3. Once cooked, allow to cool completely.
4. Garnish with grated coconut, and serve fresh with Kerala kadala curry.

Plant Based Chef Pro Tips for Best Red Rice Puttu Recipe

1. Red rice puttu is a dry dish, and is best served with a gravy like Kerala kadala curry, or, even better, with ripe bananas!

Nutrition Science Highlights for WFPB Red Rice Puttu Recipe

1. Why whole grains? Whole grains are healthier than refined grains such as white rice, refined flours, maida, rava, etc., as the bran layer is intact, with all its vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Whole grains have been found to be protective against a whole range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and lifestyle-related cancers.
2. Why cool grains? When cooked grains are allowed to cool on the counter or in the fridge, the starch crystallises to form resistant starch. This can be eaten by our good gut bacteria and also reduces the glycemic index (the rate at which glucose is absorbed), making the whole grain even healthier. For the same reason, parboiled whole grains can be used as well.