Sanna / Sannas ( Steamed Rice Cake )

     Sannas or steamed rice cakes are very popular in Mangalore region. It has a soft and spongy texture and is similar to idli, but yeast is used for fermentation...It is usually served with spicy curry...

Ingredients:

2 cup ponni rice

2 tbsp urad dal

1/2 tsp yeast

2 tbsp sugar

1/4 cup warm water

salt

Preparation:

1. Wash and soak rice and urad dal separately for 6 hours in water.
2. Grind the urad dal to a fine paste and remove it.
3. Then grind the rice to a smooth thick batter adding little water.
4. Transfer rice and urad dal batter into a large bowl and keep it aside.
5. Mix yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Add this yeast solution into the batter and mix well.
6. Add salt , mix well and keep covered in a warm place to ferment for about 3-5 hours.
7. Grease steel ramekins or idli moulds with little oil and pour the batter in each mould/ ramekin.
8. Place these ramekins into a steamer and steam for 12-15 minutes. 
9. When done, allow to cool and then remove from the ramekins and serve with any non veg or veg curry or chutneys of your choice....

Recipe Source: Vanitha Magazine