Oats Cauliflower Shrimp Puttu- Healthy & Tasty Recipe

A unique twist on a beloved Kerala classic Puttu: Oats Cauliflower Shrimp Puttu, healthy & delicious…

For those unfamiliar, puttu is a traditional Kerala steamed rice cake, typically made from coarsely ground rice and coconut, layered and steamed to perfection. However, in this recipe, I’m bringing a healthy twist to the classic by incorporating oats, cauliflower, and shrimp.

This not only makes the dish healthier but also adds a delightful burst of flavor and texture. Let’s dive into this fusion recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Oats Cauliflower Shrimp Puttu- Healthy & Tasty Recipe

 

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Author: Thasneen

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Making shrimp roast

• Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
• Onions, chopped- 2
• Ginger-garlic paste- ½ tbsp
• Curry leaves- 8 leaves
• Salt- 1½ tsp
• Tomato, chopped- 1
• Shrimp, deveined & shelled- 15
• Kashmiri chili powder- 1½ tsp (or add regular hot chili powder)
• Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
• Coriander powder- 2 tsp
• Garam masala- ½ tsp

Making cauliflower stir fry

• Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
• Dried red chilies- 2
• Curry leaves- 8 leaves
• Shallots, chopped- 2 large sized
• Grated cauliflower- 2 cups
• Salt- 1 tsp
• Water- 3 tbsp

Making Puttu

• Oats- 1 cup (ground steel cut or instant oats)
• Salt- ⅛ tsp
• Water- 2 tbsp
• Grated coconut

Instructions

1. First, let's make shrimp roast. Prawns can also be used.
2. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add oil.
3. Add chopped onions, season with ½ tsp salt, combine well.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste & curry leaves, saute till onions turn golden in color.
5. Add tomato, cook till tomato has slightly mashed up.
6. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala & salt; combine well.
7. Add shrimp or prawns, combine well.
8. Cook covered till shrimp has cooked through.
9. Open the lid, stir fry over high heat till all the liquid has dried off.
10. This is a dry roast, take the pan off the heat & keep it aside.
11. Next, let's make cauliflower stir fry.
12. I've taken half of a medium sized cauliflower, add the florets to a food processor & grate it.
13. Place a pan over medium heat, add oil.
14. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
15. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
16. Add chopped shallots & salt, saute for a minute.
17. Add grated cauliflower, combine well.
18. Add 3 tbsp water & cook covered till cauliflower turns slightly soft.
19. Stir fry over high heat for a few minutes.
20. Take the pan off the heat & keep it aside.
21. In a bowl, add oats- I've taken coarsely ground steel cut oats, instant oats can also be used.
22. Add salt & 2 tbsp water, combine well using your hand.
23. We just have to wet the oats, don't add a lot of water oats will turn mushy.
24. I've used the puttu maker that can be placed on the whistle hole of the pressure cooker.
25. Place the disc into the puttu maker.
26. Add 1 tbsp grated coconut on the disc, top with a handful of wet oats.
27. Add a handful of cauliflower stir fry over the oats.
28. Add 2 tbsp shrimp roast over the cauliflower.
29. Again, add oats & cauliflower.
30. Topmost layer should be 1 tbsp grated coconut.
31. Close with the lid.
32. Add 2 cups water to a pressure cooker.
33. Place the pressure cooker over medium heat & let steam release from the pressure cooker hole.
34. Place the puttu maker on the whistle hole.
35. Let steam cook for 3 minutes till steam released from all the holes on the puttu maker lid.
36. Take the puttu maker of the pressure cooker, open the lid.
37. Flip it over to a plate.
38. Enjoy this healthy & delicious oats cauliflower shrimp puttu with pappad.

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