STEAMED PITTU WITH CRAB
For a mouthwatering accompaniment to curries and stews, create these small steamed logs layered with flour, ground coconut and tender crab meat. A celebrated breakfast in South India and Sri Lanka, pittu (typically made with rice flour) adds an impressive touch to any meal.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a steamer with several layers of cheesecloth and fill with the all purpose flour. Steam for 45 minutes. Spread the steamed flour on a baking sheet to cool.
- Combine the steamed flour, roasted urad dal flour, and salt in a large bowl. Add the hot water, a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the dough resembles cornmeal (may not need all the water). Place the mixture in a food processor and pulse until it resembles couscous.
- Pour into a large bowl and mix in the crab meat, 1/2 cup grated coconut, shallots and basil. Pack the Pittu steamer** with 1 tablespoon of coconut then 1/2 cup Pittu mix, repeat until the steamer is full. Steam for 5 to 7 minutes, until the steam comes out the top of the steamer. Push the Pittu out of the steamer onto a platter.
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