Poutous

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    The poutou, popular in Mauritius, is a rice cake from South India.

    Ingredients

    • For a dozen Poutous
    • 240g of ground rice
    • ½ packet of baking powder
    • 110g of coconut powder
    • 125 of sugar
    • 120g of wheat flour
    • 300ml of water
    • 1 teaspoon of powdered vanilla

    Preparation

    1. Mix all the ingredients then add water gradually. Wheat flour and ground rice should be sifted. Do not forget to also sift the yeast.
    2. Get silicone baking moulds, fill them to three quarters with the mixture. In a microwave steamer, heat hot water, place the dough-filled moulds on the baking rack, cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
    3. Sprinkle with coconut while it is still hot and serve warm with a good cup of Mauritian tea.

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