Goan Style Sana Recipe (Soft Steamed Rice Cakes)
Goan Style Sana Recipe (Soft Steamed Rice Cakes), these soft and steamed rice cakes that are similar to idli from South India. It is seen in Goa and Many parts of mangalore as well. The Sanas are best eaten when it is soaked in some chicken curry. The specialty of the Sana is that the batter is fermented with some toddy which is nothing but a fermented coconut milk. If you do not prefer to use toddy you as well ferment with some yeast.Sanas on the other hand are made with boiled rice which will create a softer texture. The shape of a Sanna is a perfect small round which is little bit thicker than idlis.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cup Red matta rice
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parboiled
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3/4 cup Basmati rice
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1/4 cup White Urad Dal (Split)
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1 cup Coconut milk
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or toddy
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3 tablespoon Sugar
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1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Goan Style Sana Recipe, soak parboiled matta rice, basmati rice and urad dal in water for at least 4 hours
Step 2
After 4 hours, grind the rice and urad dal to a smooth paste
Step 3
The batter must be smooth and not grainy
Step 4
You will now mix toddy, yeast, sugar and leave it to ferment for atleast 4 hours which will make the batter to rise well
Step 5
Make sure you keep this in a warmer place
Step 6
Once the batter is risen well
Step 7
You can keep your idli steamer on with enough water below to steam
Step 8
Take a cylindrical shapped vessel or a katori, apply oil and grease well
Step 9
You can use about as many katoris that can fit in your idli steamer
Step 10
Traditionally they use a ramkin mould called tondor to do so
Step 11
Mix the risen batter with salt and keep stirring until the salt is evenly distributed
Step 12
Add the batter carefully inside the katoris or moulds just till the brim
Step 13
Keep these katoris carefully inside the vegetable steamer and steam the sanas for atleast 15 minutes
Step 14
When you place your finger on the batter after 15 minutes, if it is not found sticky then it is done
Step 15
Switch off the heat, take out the moulds or ramekins and keep it aside to cool down
Step 16
By using a knife go around the edges and flip the sanas onto a serving plate and do the same for rest
Step 17
Serve the Goan Style Sana Recipe along with Chicken Curry or a mutton curry to create make a best brunch for your weekend