Kodava Thalia Puttu Recipe - Steamed Rice Coconut Cake

Step 1: To begin making the Kodava Thalia Puttu Recipe - Steamed Rice & Coconut Cakes, we will soak the uncooked rice and fenugreek seeds with enough water in a bowl

Step 2: We will soak the rice for at least 6 hours

Step 3: After soaking the rice, drain out the soaked water and keep some soaked water aside to grind

Step 4: Add in soaked rice, fenugreek seeds, urad dal and some of the soaked water into a mixer and grind it to form a smooth batter

Step 5: Later add the remaining cooked rice and some more of the soaked rice and grind it again to form a smooth batter

Step 6: Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl, add coconut milk, sugar and mix thoroughly

Step 7: Keep this batter covered using a muslin cloth or a plate and keep it near a warm place

Step 8: This will help in fermenting the batter well

Step 9: You can ferment the batter overnight and the next day you will see some bubbles on top and the dough would have risen little

Step 10: Open the lid, add salt to taste and baking soda and mix well

Step 11: Keep an idli steamed on over medium heat with some water

Step 12: Grease the pan well with some oil, and pour in the Thalia puttu batter and carefully place it inside the steamer

Step 13: Steam the Thalia Puttu for at least 15 minutes

Step 14: You can insert a skewer and see if it is cooked, once it comes out clean then you know that it is cooked well

Step 15: Serve the Kodava Thalia Puttu Recipe along with North Karnataka Style Nuggekai Kharbyaali and Coconut Chutney by the side for your morning breakfast meals