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Kerala elections: Supplyco offers 1 kg of ‘puttu’ powder for ₹1 to incentivise voter turnout, but there’s a catch

Kerala elections: Supplyco offers 1 kg of ‘puttu’ powder for ₹1 to incentivise voter turnout, but there’s a catch

Published by Parlour News

Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has announced a special promotional offer to boost voter participation ahead of the elections on April 9. | Photo Credit: special arrangement Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has announced a special promotional offer to boost voter participation ahead of the elections on April 9. Voters will be eligible to purchase 1 kg of Supplyco’s brand of ‘puttu’ powder for ₹1 on the two days following the polls. The offer will be applicable to customers who make purchases worth more than ₹1,000 on non-subsidised items at Supplyco outlets. To avail of the benefit, voters must present proof of voting by showing the indelible ink mark on their finger. According to official sources, the offer aims to incentivise citizens to actively engage in the democratic process. The campaign is being jointly organised in association with the district administration, the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative of the Election Commission of India. The programme is part of broader efforts to raise electoral awareness and participation. Eligible voters can redeem …

I Made Puttu with Millet

I Made Puttu with Millet

Published by Webster

The beauty of puttu lies in its simplicity. It is made with two ingredients abundant in the fertile land of Kerala — rice and coconuts. Shinu Ramachandran attempts to tweak this beloved Kerala classic, and finds that tradition doesn’t have to be static, but can transform, nourish, and still remain relevant — and delicious! As I spoke to my Amma on our daily phone conversation — which always starts with food — I hesitantly admitted that I tried my hand at jowar puttu, and actually liked it more than the traditional rice puttu. The guilt pressed down on my chest like a stone as the words left my mouth — as if, in that moment, I had betrayed not just a recipe, but generations of memory and devotion. Amma simply reminded me that in the culinary world, it’s called evolving and adapting. Like most Malayali families who have migrated to other states, we cling to our traditional foods as a connection to our roots and identity. Puttu was a Sunday breakfast favourite growing up. As …

How to Make a Jowar Puttu

How to Make a Jowar Puttu

Published by Webster

The humble puttu is a steamed dish traditionally made with rice and coconut. Here, Shinu Ramachandran attempts to go against the OG recipe and makes a version with jowar. As I spoke to my Amma during our daily phone conversation — which always starts with food — I hesitantly told her I had finally tried making jowar puttu and liked it even more than the traditional rice puttu. I felt guilty saying it, as if I were betraying my ancestors by preferring the new version. Amma simply reminded me that in the culinary world, it’s called evolving and adapting. Like many Malayali families who have migrated to other states, we still cling to our traditional foods. Puttu was a Sunday breakfast staple growing up. As a kid, I enjoyed eating it with milk and sugar, then as I grew older, I ate it with mashed ripe bananas and as an adult, with kadala curry (chickpea curry), which is the traditional combination. The first time I made rice puttu was when Amma brought a chiratta puttu …

Kathija Hashim’s Dried-Tuna Unda Puttu

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This Kerala-style steamed dumpling is a staple on the Iftaar table, during Ramzan, and makes for a wonderful evening snack with a glass of hot tea. This version is made with dried tuna, but it can also be made with prawns.  Recipe: Dried-Tuna Unda Puttu  IngredientsFor the dough 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup cooked boiled rice 1 small onion 2 cups rice flour (use ‘Nice’ brand pathiri podi)Salt to taste  For the filling1 large onion, finely chopped2 green chillies, finely chopped5 level tbsp of dried tuna (maas) — choose one that is almost powder-like 1/2-inch piece ginger, finely chopped1 cup shredded coconut1 tbsp chilli powderA pinch of turmeric Salt Method To make the doughGrind the coconut, boiled rice, onion and salt with about 1/2 cup water to a coarse paste. Move this to a mixing bowl, and add the rice flour and 1-1.5 cup water and mix to a soft dough.  To make the filling  Sauté the onion, green chillies, and ginger until the onions are soft. Add the shredded coconut, chilli powder, salt, turmeric and 1/2 cup water. Let this come to …