Goan Style Sana Recipe (Soft Steamed Rice Cakes)

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