If you are a Malayali, whichever part of the world you are in, a mention of the word 'puttu' is sure to evoke nostalgia. The simple puttu or the steamed rice flour cake is made from the powder made from pure rice after sorting washing, soaking, steaming and good roasting. This common south Indian breakfast is mainly served with curries different veg and non-veg curries and also with sweet dishes such as palm sugar or banana.