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Karuppu Ulundhu Puttu Recipe | Healthy Black Urad Dal Sweet for Kids is a traditional South Indian dish made with black urad dal & coconut.

Karuppu Ulundhu Puttu Recipe | Healthy Black Urad Dal Sweet for Kids

Karuppu Ulundhu Puttu Recipe | Healthy Black Urad Dal Sweet for Kids is a traditional South Indian dish made with black urad dal & coconut.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup karuppu ulundu (black urad dal)
  • ½ cup grated coconut
  • ¼–½ cup powdered jaggery, adjust to taste
  • 2–3 cardamom pods, powdered
  • 1–2 tsp ghee
  • A pinch of salt
  • Water, as needed

Instructions

  • Wash 1 cup of karuppu ulundu thoroughly and soak it for 4–6 hours.
  • Drain the water completely and spread the dal on a clean cloth until it is mostly dry.
  • Dry roast the dal on low heat until aromatic and slightly crisp.
  • Allow it to cool completely and grind it into a slightly coarse powder.
  • Sprinkle a little water over the powdered dal and mix until it resembles moist crumbs.
  • Steam the mixture for 10–12 minutes.
  • Transfer the steamed puttu to a bowl.
  • Add the powdered jaggery, ½ cup grated coconut, powdered cardamom, a pinch of salt, and 1–2 teaspoons of ghee.
  • Mix everything gently until well combined.