The Sunshine Yellow "Pittu" : Traditional Healthy Meal

✨ Today, we're making a delicious, Sunshine Yellow "Pittu"! 💛🥥

This special version is made using corn 🌽 and cassava 🌿, making it not only incredibly tasty but also a healthy and nutritious meal.

Pittu is one of Sri Lanka's most beloved traditional foods, enjoyed by generations for centuries. It's a timeless dish that has been passed down through families and remains a favorite on Sri Lankan dining tables today.

😊 So, without any further delay, let's get started and see how to make this beautiful Sunshine Yellow "Pittu"! 👨‍🍳✨

Pittu:

1. Rice Flour Cup 1
2. Cassava (grated) Cup 1
3. Corn 1
4. Coconut (grated) Cup 1
5. Salt tsp 1
6. Turmeric Powder

Lunu Miris:

1. Medium size onion 2
2. Lemon
3. Salt tsp 1/2
4. Chili flex tbs 2
5. Black paper tbs 1
6. Maldives Fish (dry fish) tbs 1

Fresh Coconut Milk:

1. Coconut (grated) Cup 1
2. Salt tsp 1/2

Tools

1. Pittu Bambuwa (or steamer) [https://share.google/o144jcvpPHVTZ0qQf]
2. Grater
3. Blender
4. other basic kitchen appliances

To begin, thoroughly wash and clean the fresh cassava roots. 🥔💦 Remove any dirt, peel off the skin, and rinse them well. You can see the clean, peeled cassava in the first photo. 📸✨

Next, grate the cassava using a grater until all of it is finely shredded. Once it's ready, add a small amount of Turmeric Powder. 💛 This gives the cassava its beautiful natural golden-yellow color, making the Pittu look even more vibrant and appetizing. 🌞✨

Add the Turmeric Powder gradually, mixing a little at a time until the cassava turns a soft, light golden yellow color.

Since fresh cassava naturally contains quite a bit of moisture, gently squeeze the grated cassava to remove some of the excess water. This will help create the perfect texture for the Pittu. 💪💧

When you're done, your cassava should have a beautiful light golden-yellow color, just like the one shown in the fourth photo. 📸💛

In this step, it's time to combine the grated cassava with the freshly grated coconut. 🥥✨

Mix everything together well until the cassava and coconut are evenly combined.

When grating the coconut, make sure to grate it as finely as possible. This helps it blend evenly with the cassava, giving the Pittu a soft texture and a rich, delicious coconut flavor. 😋💛

Next, let's prepare the sweet corn. 🌽✨

Start by boiling the corn and allowing it to cool completely. Once it's cool, gently separate the kernels from the cob, just as shown in the second photo. 📸

After removing all the kernels, place them into a blender and give them a quick blend. The goal is not to make a smooth puree. Instead, blend the corn just enough so that it remains slightly chunky, creating a nice texture for the Pittu. 💛

For a better idea of the desired consistency, take a look at the third photo. 📸✨

Now it's time to bring everything together! 🥥🌽💛

Add the blended sweet corn to the cassava and grated coconut mixture that we prepared in the second step. Mix everything together thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined. ✨

While mixing, don't forget to add 1 teaspoon of salt. 🧂 This will help enhance the natural sweetness and bring all the flavors together perfectly. 😋

We're now at the final step of preparing our Pittu mixture! 💛✨

Add 1 cup of rice flour to the mixture we prepared earlier. 🌾 Then, mix everything together thoroughly until the cassava, sweet corn, grated coconut, and rice flour are evenly combined.

Once everything is well mixed, you'll have a beautiful golden yellow Pittu mixture, just like the one shown in the second photo. 📸🌞 The texture should be light, crumbly, and perfectly blended ready for steaming! 🥥🌽💛

Now it's time to steam the Pittu. ♨️💛

For this step, I'm using a simple traditional Sri Lankan steamer called a Pittu Bambuwa. This is a special steamer made specifically for preparing Pittu. 🇱🇰✨

If you don't have a Pittu Bambuwa, you can also use a regular steamer.

In the bottom section of the Pittu Bambuwa, add water. The top cylinder section is where we fill the prepared Pittu mixture and steam it until perfectly cooked. 🌾🥥🌽

Here, I've filled the top cylinder of my Pittu Bambuwa with the prepared Pittu mixture. 🌾💛 Once it's filled, secure it by attaching the top cap firmly. ✨

Before adding the mixture, don't forget to place the perforated metal disc inside the bottom of the cylinder. This prevents the mixture from falling through while allowing the steam to circulate evenly. ♨️

If you're using a regular steamer, simply fill the Pittu mixture into any heat safe steaming mould or container of your choice. 🥣 Nowadays, you can find a variety of steaming moulds in different shapes and sizes that are perfect for making Pittu. I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding one that suits your needs. 😊

Next, fill the bottom chamber of the Pittu Bambuwa with water until it's about three-quarters full. 💧 Then attach the cylinder filled with the Pittu mixture securely to the base.

Place the steamer over heat and allow the water to boil. Once steam starts rising, let the Pittu cook gently until it's fully steamed. ♨️💛

Depending on the type and size of the steamer you're using, this usually takes 30–50 minutes. The Pittu is ready when it's cooked through and has a soft, fluffy texture. 🌾🥥🌽✨

While the Pittu is steaming, let's prepare a delicious Lunu Miris. 🌶️✨

This is a spicy traditional Sri Lankan side dish that pairs perfectly with Pittu. Although it's quite spicy on its own, it's absolutely delicious when eaten with Pittu. 😋💛

To make it, roughly chop 2 medium sized onions and add them to a blender along with:

1. 🧅 2 medium onions
2. 🌶️ 2 tbs Chili Flakes
3. ⚫ 1 tbs Black Pepper
4. 🐟 1 tbs Maldive Fish (dried fish flakes)
5. 🧂 1/2 tsp Salt

Blend everything together until you get a thick, coarse paste, similar to the one shown in the third photo. 📸✨

If you prefer a milder version, simply add a little more onion and reduce the amount of chili flakes and black pepper to suit your taste. 😊

Even though the Lunu Miris is quite spicy, you'll only need a small amount with each bite of Pittu, so it balances the flavors beautifully rather than being overpowering. 🌾🌶️

Finally, squeeze in the juice of one fresh lemon 🍋 and mix everything well by hand. The lemon adds a refreshing tanginess that brings all the flavors together perfectly. 😍

Since our Pittu has a slightly firm texture, it's nice to serve it with something that makes it even softer, creamier, and easier to enjoy. 🥥✨

For that, I'm making some fresh homemade coconut milk.

Add 1 cup of grated coconut to a blender with a small amount of water, then blend until it becomes rich and creamy. 🥥💧

Once blended, strain the mixture to remove the coconut pulp, leaving you with smooth, fresh coconut milk. ✨

Finally, add a small pinch of salt and give it a good stir. 🧂

The creamy coconut milk perfectly balances the spicy Lunu Miris, so don't worry about the heat! 😄 Together, they make an incredibly delicious combination with the Pittu. 🌞💛🌶️🥥

Once the Pittu is fully steamed, carefully remove it from the steamer. ♨️💛 You'll be rewarded with a beautiful, fluffy, golden yellow Pittu that's ready to enjoy.

Using my Pittu Bambuwa, I had to steam it a few times to prepare several batches of Pittu. 😊

Now that everything is ready, all that's left to do is serve the Pittu with the spicy Lunu Miris 🌶️ and fresh coconut milk 🥥.

Enjoy every bite of this healthy, colorful, and traditional Sri Lankan meal. Happy cooking, and I hope you give this recipe a try! 😋🌞

And here it is my Sunshine Yellow Pittu, beautifully plated and ready to enjoy! 🌞💛 Just look at that vibrant golden yellow color... it's so inviting that you'll want to take a bite the moment you see it! 😍

This is a unique twist on traditional Pittu that you don't see every day, and the aroma is simply incredible. The combination of cassava, sweet corn, coconut, and spices creates a wonderfully rich and satisfying flavor. ✨

Best of all, it's an extremely healthy and nutritious meal, made with wholesome, natural ingredients. 🌿🥥🌽

I highly recommend giving this recipe a try, especially for breakfast. Serve it just like I did with spicy Lunu Miris, fresh coconut milk, and a ripe banana. 🍌🥥🌶️ Together, they make the perfect combination!

If you make this Sunshine Yellow Pittu, don't forget to leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out. I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊💛