If you love traditional South Indian sweets, Chettinad Rangoon Puttu is a must-try! This delightful recipe brings together roasted semolina (rava), jaggery, coconut, and crunchy nuts for a rich, comforting dessert.
Perfect for festivals or a cozy evening treat, it’s a simple recipe packed with bold flavors from Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region.
Follow along and let’s make this easy and delicious sweet together!
Chettinad Rangoon Puttu
Ingredients
To make rangoon puttu
Instructions
Prep Work
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Grate the coconut
Use a manual grater or food processor to finely grate the coconut. Set it aside for sautéing later.
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Chop the cashew nuts (if needed)
If the cashew nuts are large, chop them into smaller pieces for even roasting and better texture. -
Melt and strain the jaggery syrup
Dissolve jaggery in water over low heat, stir until fully melted, and strain to remove impurities.
Method
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Roast the nuts and raisins
Heat ghee in a pan, roast cashew nuts until golden, then add raisins and sauté until plump.
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Sauté the coconut
Add ghee to the same pan, sauté grated coconut for 3-4 mins. Set aside.
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Make jaggery syrup
In a saucepan, dissolve jaggery in water until melted. Turn off heat and keep aside.
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Roast the rava
Add ghee to a pan, roast semolina until it turns fragrant and slightly golden.
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Combine rava and jaggery
Pour the melted jaggery into the roasted rava and mix well until thickened. -
Add flavors and nuts
Add cardamom powder, roasted cashews, raisins, and sautéed coconut. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Cook the puttu
Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 5 mins. -
Serve
Once done, serve hot with a drizzle of ghee if desired.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 5mg2%
- Sodium 15mg1%
- Potassium 75mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 3g6%
- Vitamin A 30 IU
- Vitamin C 1 mg
- Calcium 20 mg
- Iron 1.2 mg
- Magnesium 15 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
