Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Puttu | Traditional Healthy Black Rice Sweet Puttu
Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Puttu | Traditional Healthy Black Rice Sweet Puttu
Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Puttu is a traditional Tamil healthy breakfast recipe made using ancient black rice. This naturally sweet puttu is steamed to perfection and flavored with jaggery, coconut, and cardamom, making it both nutritious and delicious. Kavuni rice, also known as Black Rice, was once reserved for royalty and is now celebrated as a superfood due to its high antioxidant and fiber content. This forgotten recipe is making a comeback among people who prefer clean, traditional, and wholesome foods.Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Puttu is more than just a breakfast
it is a celebration of Tamil culinary heritage. This traditional healthy sweet proves that our ancestors truly understood balanced nutrition long before modern diets existed.
Why Karuppu Kavuni Rice Is Special
Karuppu Kavuni rice is one of the oldest indigenous rice varieties of Tamil Nadu. It is:
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Rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins)
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High in dietary fiber
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Naturally gluten-free
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Slow-digesting and filling
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Beneficial for weight management and diabetes (in moderation)
Using this rice in steamed dishes like puttu helps retain nutrients while keeping the meal light and easy to digest.
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Ingredient
Black Rice / Karuppu Kavuni Rice – 1 cup (200 g)
Jaggery Powder – ¾ cup (150 g)
Grated Coconut – ½ cup (50 g)
Cardamom Powder – 1½ tsp
Salt – a pinch
Ghee – 2 tsp
METHOD:
1.Wash Black Rice 2-3 times.
2.Soak it in enough water for 5-6 hours or overnight.
3.Drain Water Shade Dry For Some time (there should little wetness like some rice sticking to your hands).
4.Grind the soaked and dried rice to a coarse flour.
5.Dry roast the flour in a pan till Wetness goes
away & light.
6.After it cools you can pass through a sieve to prevent lumps.
7.Add Ghee & Cardamom powder then mix.
8.Add A pinch of salt & mix.
9.Sprinkle soaked water little by little and mix.
10.The flour should be moist and crumbly, not sticky.
11.When pressed in your palm, it should hold shape and crumble easily.
12.Transfer the flour to a steamer lined with banana leaf
13.Steam the moistened flour for 10-12 minutes.
14.Once steamed, Transfer to a mixing Bowl.
15.Now Add Jaggery powder Mix.
16.Add Grated Coconut Mix EveryThing Well.
17.Now Its All Ready To Be Served.
Karuppu Kavuni Arisi Puttu | Traditional Healthy Black Rice Sweet Puttu
Ingredients
Method
- Wash Black Rice 2-3 times.2.Soak it in enough water for 5-6 hours or overnight.3.Drain Water Shade Dry For Some time (there should little wetness like some rice sticking to your hands).4.Grind the soaked and dried rice to a coarse flour.5.Dry roast the flour in a pan till Wetness goes away & light.6.After it cools you can pass through a sieve to prevent lumps.7.Add Ghee & Cardamom powder then mix.8.Add A pinch of salt & mix.9.Sprinkle soaked water little by little and mix.10.The flour should be moist and crumbly, not sticky.11.When pressed in your palm, it should hold shape and crumble easily.12.Transfer the flour to a steamer lined with banana leaf13.Steam the moistened flour for 10-12 minutes.14.Once steamed, Transfer to a mixing Bowl.15.Now Add Jaggery powder Mix.16,Add Grated Coconut Mix EveryThing Well.17.Now Its All Ready To Be Served.
Notes
- Do not skip soaking – it ensures soft texture
- Grind coarsely for authentic puttu texture
- Use pure jaggery or Nattu sakkarai for better taste and health benefits
- Banana leaf steaming enhances aroma and flavor