Oats Puttu

1. 1
   roast · ~7 min

   Roast and grind the oats.

   1.Heat a pan on low to medium heat and add the oats.

   2.Dry roast until the oats smell nutty and feel crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.

   3.Cool slightly, then grind to a coarse flour.

   4.Transfer the ground oats to a wide bowl.

   TIPKeep the heat gentle so the oats do not brown too much or taste bitter.
2. 2
   mix · ~5 min

   Moisten the puttu flour.

   1.Add salt to the ground oats and mix well.

   2.Sprinkle in water little by little while rubbing the mixture with your fingers.

   3.Break up any lumps and keep mixing until the texture looks evenly damp.

   4.Check that a small handful holds its shape when pressed and crumbles easily when broken.

   TIPDo not pour in all the water at once; the mixture should be moist and sandy, not wet like dough.
3. 3
   assemble · ~3 min

   Layer the coconut and oats mixture.

   1.Fill the base of the puttu mold with a little grated coconut.

   2.Add a layer of the moistened oats mixture.

   3.Repeat the layers, ending with a little coconut on top.

   4.Fill the remaining molds the same way without packing the mixture tightly.
4. 4
   steam · ~7 min

   Steam the puttu.

   Place the filled mold on the puttu maker with simmering water below. Steam until hot vapors escape steadily and the puttu is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

   TIPDo not press the mixture hard into the mold or the steam will not move through properly.
5. 5
   serve

   Unmold and serve the oats puttu hot.

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