Chemeen Puttu layered with prawn masala

Chemeen Puttu or Steamed Rice Cakes Layered with Prawn Masala

Chemmeen puttu is my favorite choice of puttu to make at home. It is quite easy and simple. I usually prepare this puttu for lunch or dinner. It could be served as is, and no additional side dish is needed.

Ingredients :

. Prawns - 1 cup [ i used small prawns ]

. Onion - 3 not too big

. Tomato - 1/2 of a small one

. Green chilli - 2

. Curry leaves

. Salt

. Ginger - 1/2 tsp

. Garlic - 1/2 tsp

. Kashmiri chilly powder 2 tbsp

. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

. Pepper powder 1 tsp

. Garam masala - 1/2 t sp

. Puttu powder

Method for prawns masala...:

· Heat some oil in a pan. Add onion, green chilly, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and salt. Saute well until the onion get brown colour.

· Add tomato n mix well for few seconds.

· Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, pepper powder and garam masala. Fry for 2 minutes.

· Add prawns and stir well until the prawns are well coated with the masala.

· Add little water into it. Cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes.

Method :

1. Take puttu maker.

2. Put some shredded coconut on puttu maker then 3 tb sp prawns masala, then puttu powder. Repeat the process.

3. Steam until it done.