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A savory delight from Kerala where flaky, spiced fish is layered with soft, steamed rice flour and coconut. This unique dish is a wholesome and flavorful meal, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Cook and Prepare the Fish
Prepare the Puttu Flour
Make the Fish Masala Filling
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A savory delight from Kerala where flaky, spiced fish is layered with soft, steamed rice flour and coconut. This unique dish is a wholesome and flavorful meal, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
This kerala recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 614.13 calories per serving with 27.81g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner.
Assemble and Steam the Puttu
Steam and Serve
This recipe can also be made with minced chicken, beef, or even prawns (shrimp). Adjust cooking times accordingly.
For a vegetarian alternative, use a filling of spiced mashed potatoes, crumbled paneer, or a mix of finely chopped vegetables like carrots, beans, and peas.
Try making this with ragi (finger millet) flour or wheat flour puttu podi for a different nutritional profile and taste.
Fish is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Fatty fish like kingfish and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health and brain function.
The steamed rice flour provides complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, keeping you full and energized for longer.
Yes, it is a well-balanced meal. The fish provides high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, rice flour offers carbohydrates for energy, and coconut provides healthy fats. Steaming is a healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients.
One serving of Kerala Fish Puttu (one steamed cylinder) contains approximately 550-600 calories, depending on the type of fish and amount of coconut oil used.
Firm, fleshy, and less bony fish are ideal. Kingfish (Neymeen), Seer Fish (Aiykoora), Tuna (Choora), or Mackerel (Ayala) are excellent choices.
Absolutely. You can use an idli steamer. Layer the mixture in the idli moulds and steam for 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a coconut shell placed over a pot of boiling water, a traditional method.
Store leftover fish puttu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, steam it for a few minutes until hot. Avoid microwaving as it can make the puttu dry.