Tricolor Puttu

Hope you all enjoying the day with the spirit in your heart about Independence Day. Thought of trying tricolor recipe as a special for Independence Day representing our Flag. Check out the recipes and try in home and enjoy with kids. They will surely love it and shower you with kisses.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Rice flour – 1 cup

Tomato – ½

Mint leaves – ¼ cup

Cilantro – ¼ cup

Salt a pinch

Water – as needed

Method:

1. Heat a pan and roast the rice flour for 7 to 8 mins.

2. Add salt to the roasted rice flour. Divide the flour equally in three cups.

3. Heat oil in a pan, saute the cilantro and mint leaves until the raw smell disappears. Now puree them into a fine paste with little water.

4. Now in the same pan, saute the tomatoes until it turns mushy. Now puree them in to a fine paste.

Green layer:

1. Take one bowl of rice flour among three, add the mint and cilantro puree little by little and mix well.

2. Remove the wet lumps by mixing them gently with fingers.

White layer:

1. Take another bowl, add plain water and mix well.

2. Remove the wet lumps by mixing them gently with fingers.

Orange layer:

1. Take the last bowl, add the tomato puree little by little and mix well.

2. Remove the wet lumps by mixing them gently with fingers.

Steaming:’

1. Add water in the bottom of a Idli steamer.

2. Arrange the tricolor rice flour in the idli moulds separately.

3. Steam for about 15 to 17 mins on high flame.

4. Remove and serve hot.

Tricolor Dosa

Tricolor Idli